Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.
President Biden has nominated a new FLRA General Counsel and FLRA Member. If confirmed, this would return FLRA to full leadership complement.
Under what circumstances can the FLRA General Counsel seek an injunction to top Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute violations?
The author discusses the great amount of litigation over the definition of formal discussions in federal labor relations.
Unfair labor practices are stalled without a General Counsel at the FLRA.
The author describes a potential conflict of interest between two labor unions.
A recent FLRA case addresses whether federal employees or agencies decide when work gets performed.
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.
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.
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.
