Workforce Rights/Governance

Big or small business, ‘this’ type of federal contractor does the best job

“If they actually have an ownership stake in the enterprise when you’re going into work, it’s your business, not the boss’s business,” James Hasik said.

Contracting

FILE - The emblem of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is shown on a podium in Vail, Colo., Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in Denver. A woman who was fired after asking to bring an oxygen tank to work to help her breathe will get $25,000 in a federal settlement. TriMark Foodcraft also agreed to train its staff on what qualifies as reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act under a two-year consent decree with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency said. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

House lawmakers push for EEOC to defend furlough threat

Agency Oversight

EEOC will not have to furlough employees

Workforce

Looks like no sequestration cuts will be needed this fiscal year

Federal Newscast

In $45M settlement, CBP to make reforms addressing workplace discrimination

Workforce Rights/Governance

CBP settles class action lawsuit that says it discriminated against pregnant employees

Federal Newscast

Group of federal employees want the White House to do something about sexual misconduct at the work place

Federal Newscast

Budget shortfalls forcing EEOC to prepare for 1-day furlough

Hiring/Retention

FILE - People gather in front of the Georgia State Capital in Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022, to protest to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Abortion rights supporters say personhood could hamper in-vitro fertilization or subject women who have abortions to murder charges. At least five states have adopted personhood laws or constitutional amendments. Georgia's law is the most extensive, granting tax breaks and child support to fetuses. (AP Photo/Ben Gray, File)

Group of federal employees still pushing for more fertility benefits through insurance program

Federal Newscast

union, federal mediation and conciliation service

What’s new from the agency in the middle of labor-management disputes

Workforce

After allegations of a hostile work environment, the FDIC adds two new offices

Federal Newscast

Teleworking DoD employees targeted by House spending bill

A policy rider in the fiscal 2025 defense spending bill would block funding for telework and remote work.

Federal Newscast

Christophe Megevand, of Schuman Cheese, New Jersey, judges the Rhined Swiss Style Cheese category in the opening day of the World Championship Cheese Contest at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, March 6, 2018. (Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Whine, cheese make the return-to-office debate pungent

Brian Elliott, executive advisor around the future of work, said all organizations have to accept that how you measure employee performance has changed.

Federal Report

Hatch Act, political activity, elections

What OSC’s Hatch Act updates mean for federal employees

Workforce Rights/Governance

Among several updates on enforcing and interpreting the Hatch Act, one notable change looks at how OSC will handle violations from senior White House staff.