Labor Secretary Wants To Reform Occupational Licensing
The Labor Secretary is advocating loosening or abolishing some occupational licensing that could help lower agency labor costs.
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Should the Government Fire More People? And How Should They Do It?
Does the federal government fire enough people? The author lists crucial elements he says are necessary in a proper discipline process.
VA Begins Posting Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Employees Online
The VA has announced that it will begin posting data about adverse actions taken against agency employees online in a new effort to hold employees accountable.
Bill Would Ban Use of Official Time at VA While Wait Times Continue
A new bill would ban the use of official time at the VA if veterans seeking services are unable to get an appointment within a 30 day period.
Trump Signs VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Into Law
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act has been signed into law by President Trump. Here is a recap of the provisions of the new law.
VA Secretary: Let’s Reform Official Time
346 VA employees work full time on union activities. The VA Secretary says reforming use of official time by unions is necessary. This reform will likely take a long time.
VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Tackles the Issue of Firing Insufficient Workers Without Pitfalls
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.
Congress Passes VA Accountability Bill
The VA Accountability Bill has passed Congress. It will change human resources processes for taking action against agency employees.
How Can VA Services Be Improved? Ask Veterans What Needs Fixing
One Congressman wants to ask veterans what needs fixing at the VA to make needed reforms at the agency.
VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 Passed By Senate
The Senate has passed the Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. The author provides a summary and analysis of the bill.
