Workforce Rights/Governance
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Even if it doesn't violate the Hatch Act, politics at the office is a bad idea.
August 06, 2020 -
A federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit from the American Federation of Government Employees, which challenged a two-year-old advisory opinion from the Office of Special Counsel on the Hatch Act and its implications around impeachment.
August 05, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, House Democrats make a significant push to improve whistleblower protection rights for federal employees.
August 05, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, federal employees may be getting a stronger voice in what it means to return to the office during the coronavirus pandemic.
July 31, 2020 -
More plaintiffs have joined a federal class action suit seeking hazardous duty pay for federal employees exposed to COVID-19.
July 30, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a Washington D.C. attorney says hundreds of thousands of federal employees are potential plaintiffs in this class action suit.
July 29, 2020 -
Early in 2020, as a pandemic prepared to wreak havoc across the United States, HHS was a major part of the equation in dealing with an environment almost no one really imagined: large-scale telework.
July 28, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, about 4,000 federal employees have filed workers' compensation claims with the Labor Department due to COVID-19.
July 28, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the American Federation of Government Employees is making a renewed push in court to score hazard pay for federal employees working on the frontlines of the pandemic.
July 24, 2020 -
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will take months, years in some cases, to implement needed changes to its sexual harassment policies, training and reporting structures.
July 23, 2020 -
The Energy Department said it was unlikely local conditions in the National Capital Region would support fully 'back to normal' return for its employees. The department instead said it will enter into new telework agreements with employees who need more flexibilities.
July 23, 2020 -
The fed family has a major presence in many key election states and in some small to medium sized towns, Uncle Sam is the primary employer.
July 23, 2020 -
The House-passed annual defense authorization bill includes a few notable provisions for civilian federal employees.
July 22, 2020 -
Officials who want to finally trigger the long-predicted brain drain from federal agencies can probably do it rather quickly.
July 21, 2020 -
Federal employees can usually discuss, reference or display Black Lives Matter slogans at work without violating the Hatch Act, the Office of Special Counsel said recently.
July 15, 2020