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OPM approves emergency leave program for Oregon wildfires
Federal employees impacted by the deadly Oregon wildfires this year could have access to donated leave from their fellow feds.
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GSA head makes resources available to Biden after intense criticism
General Services Administration Administrator Emily Murphy made transition funds available to the Biden transition team after weeks of holding back.
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Agencies lack information on underpaid contract workers
The Department of Labor is responsible for investigating federal service contractors that underpay their employees, but not all agencies are aware of which contractors are responsible.
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Labor authority overturns VA’s new employee discipline process, affecting thousands
The Federal Labor Relations Authority determined that the Department of Veterans Affairs had violated it’s union contract by disciplining employees without a chance to improve.
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40 senators introduce bill to block Trump’s civil service reorg
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., led the legislative effort in the Senate to counteract Trump’s plans to create a Schedule F federal employee classification.
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Federal hiring policy changes are on the horizon
Draft changes proposed by the Office of Personnel Management would open more pathways for job applicants to prove they have the desired skills.
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Pentagon differs on post-election Hatch Act rules
Civilian and servicemember Department of Defense employees may have to refrain from certain political behavior for longer than their colleagues at other agencies.
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Senate appropriators propose federal pay freeze for 2021
Federal employees would be frozen at 2020 pay rates under proposed Senate funding bills.
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2021 federal open season begins
Federal employees have slightly fewer health insurance options but more dental and vision choices for 2021.
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How the Hatch Act changes after Election Day
What constitutes prohibited political activity becomes less restrictive for federal employees the day after the election.
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OPM approves emergency leave program for Oregon wildfires
Federal employees impacted by the deadly Oregon wildfires this year could have access to donated leave from their fellow feds.
-
GSA head makes resources available to Biden after intense criticism
General Services Administration Administrator Emily Murphy made transition funds available to the Biden transition team after weeks of holding back.
-
Agencies lack information on underpaid contract workers
The Department of Labor is responsible for investigating federal service contractors that underpay their employees, but not all agencies are aware of which contractors are responsible.
-
Labor authority overturns VA’s new employee discipline process, affecting thousands
The Federal Labor Relations Authority determined that the Department of Veterans Affairs had violated it’s union contract by disciplining employees without a chance to improve.
-
40 senators introduce bill to block Trump’s civil service reorg
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., led the legislative effort in the Senate to counteract Trump’s plans to create a Schedule F federal employee classification.
-
Federal hiring policy changes are on the horizon
Draft changes proposed by the Office of Personnel Management would open more pathways for job applicants to prove they have the desired skills.
-
Pentagon differs on post-election Hatch Act rules
Civilian and servicemember Department of Defense employees may have to refrain from certain political behavior for longer than their colleagues at other agencies.
-
Senate appropriators propose federal pay freeze for 2021
Federal employees would be frozen at 2020 pay rates under proposed Senate funding bills.
-
2021 federal open season begins
Federal employees have slightly fewer health insurance options but more dental and vision choices for 2021.
-
How the Hatch Act changes after Election Day
What constitutes prohibited political activity becomes less restrictive for federal employees the day after the election.
-
OPM approves emergency leave program for Oregon wildfires
Federal employees impacted by the deadly Oregon wildfires this year could have access to donated leave from their fellow feds.
-
GSA head makes resources available to Biden after intense criticism
General Services Administration Administrator Emily Murphy made transition funds available to the Biden transition team after weeks of holding back.
-
Agencies lack information on underpaid contract workers
The Department of Labor is responsible for investigating federal service contractors that underpay their employees, but not all agencies are aware of which contractors are responsible.
-
Labor authority overturns VA’s new employee discipline process, affecting thousands
The Federal Labor Relations Authority determined that the Department of Veterans Affairs had violated it’s union contract by disciplining employees without a chance to improve.
-
40 senators introduce bill to block Trump’s civil service reorg
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., led the legislative effort in the Senate to counteract Trump’s plans to create a Schedule F federal employee classification.
-
Federal hiring policy changes are on the horizon
Draft changes proposed by the Office of Personnel Management would open more pathways for job applicants to prove they have the desired skills.
-
Pentagon differs on post-election Hatch Act rules
Civilian and servicemember Department of Defense employees may have to refrain from certain political behavior for longer than their colleagues at other agencies.
-
Senate appropriators propose federal pay freeze for 2021
Federal employees would be frozen at 2020 pay rates under proposed Senate funding bills.
-
2021 federal open season begins
Federal employees have slightly fewer health insurance options but more dental and vision choices for 2021.
-
How the Hatch Act changes after Election Day
What constitutes prohibited political activity becomes less restrictive for federal employees the day after the election.













