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The Federal Labor Relations Statute and Collective Bargaining Agreements Are Currently Unenforceable

By Dave FederMar 10, 2025 11:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.

Will FLRA Return to Full Leadership? Biden Nominates Two for Senior Positions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 12, 2023 6:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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President Biden has nominated a new FLRA General Counsel and FLRA Member. If confirmed, this would return FLRA to full leadership complement.

Can the FLRA General Counsel Seek an Injunction to Stop Violations of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDec 14, 2022 9:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Under what circumstances can the FLRA General Counsel seek an injunction to top Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute violations?

Do We Really Need Formal Discussions?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJan 20, 2021 8:19 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author discusses the great amount of litigation over the definition of formal discussions in federal labor relations.

277 Cases Awaiting General Counsel Confirmation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 6, 2019 10:03 AM | Updated: Nov 20, 2019 9:29 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Unfair labor practices are stalled without a General Counsel at the FLRA.

Conflict of Interest and Statutory Violation at Merit Systems Protection Board?

By Bob GilsonJun 18, 2019 9:49 AM | Updated: Jan 25, 2021 10:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author describes a potential conflict of interest between two labor unions.

Who Decides When Work Gets Done: Employee or Supervisor?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 28, 2019 10:08 AM | Updated: Jun 7, 2019 8:03 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A recent FLRA case addresses whether federal employees or agencies decide when work gets performed.

Common Overtime Violations Federal Workers Can Experience

By Tim BeckerJun 30, 2016 2:47 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2019 5:03 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

It is not usual for employers to ask employees to stay over a few extra hours, but it is illegal to have employees work without giving them their due pay. The author outlines some ways federal employees can ensure they are not subjected to failing to be compensated for overtime work when they are legally entitled to it.

The FLRA General Counsel’s New ULP Settlement Policy: Questions and Practical Advice

By Bob GilsonNov 3, 2006 8:04 AM | Updated: Jul 8, 2019 3:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new policy has been issued regarding the settlement of unfair labor practice (ULP) allegations against federal agencies. In this article, the author discusses questions raised by the new policy and offers practical advice to agencies when a ULP is filed.

Handling ULP Investigations: An Agency Perspective

By Bob GilsonSep 17, 2006 9:04 PM | Updated: Jan 25, 2021 10:53 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Unfair labor practice (ULP) charges are generally filed by unions against agencies. Here is practical advice telling you what you need to know when a ULP is filed.

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