Legislation Reintroduced in Congress to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance.
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Tweets, Politics, and A Career as a Federal Employee
Social media is a powerful tool. Federal employees are in a unique position. Can they tweet hostile political opinions to many followers? Is that a good career move?
House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA
Does the use of official time at the VA improve veterans’ care, and how much official time is actually used by employees? A recent House Committee hearing sought to find answers to these questions.
Paid Time for Union Activity and Government Efficiency
How much time and money are spent at the VA on official time? GAO finds no consistent reporting system.
VA Announces Exemptions from Hiring Freeze
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that direct patient care positions within the agency are exempt from the Trump administration’s hiring freeze.
VA Committee Chairmen Ask for Agency Exemption From Trump on Hiring Freeze
The Chairmen of the House and Senate VA committees sent a letter to President Trump asking for clarification about exempting the VA from the hiring freeze.
Legislation Introduced in House to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation was recently introduced in the House of Representatives to make it easier to fire VA employees for poor performance.
Rubio Reintroduces Legislation to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced legislation this week that would make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance.
House Votes to Have Reprimands Remain Permanently on VA Employees’ Records
The House has voted to pass a bill that would make reprimands remain permanently on a VA employee’s record.
Letters Showcase Spat Between Lawmaker and VA Deputy Secretary Over Bonuses for VA Employees
The Deputy Secretary of the VA is unhappy about a law recently passed that limits awards and incentives for VA employees. However, the Chairman of the House VA Committee made it clear he won’t budge on repealing the bonus restrictions.
