Workforce Rights/Governance
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My most recent post addressed settlement agreements and when they may make sense for an agency. There are also reasons why settlement agreements can be a terrible idea. Here are three that I find particularly troubling
September 05, 2018 -
Agencies are beginning to revoke the actions they previously took to comply with the president's recent workforce executive orders, federal unions said.
September 04, 2018 -
These and others are reasons why settlement agreements are a useful tool in the employee relations toolbox.
September 04, 2018 -
An arbitrator says VA has violated the terms of its contract with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) in implementing certain provisions of the accountability act.
August 30, 2018 -
Four Democratic senators have introduce a bill designed to crack down on wasteful spending by political appointees.
August 30, 2018 -
The leaders of federal and postal unions almost always endorse Democratic candidates for office, so is that a good thing for union members?
August 30, 2018 -
Office of Personnel Management Director Jeff Pon has told agencies to revoke the provisions of the president's executive orders that a federal district court recently invalidated. Other aspects of the president's EOs remain in effect.
August 29, 2018 -
Federal News Radio reporters Nicole Ogrysko and Jory Heckman join host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to discuss the recent court ruling against the Trump administration’s crackdown against federal unions, and why there is a mini-exodus of scientists from the federal government. Aug. 29, 2018
August 29, 2018 -
Federal employees may not be enjoying the best labor relations at the moment, but many will still work on Labor Day.
August 29, 2018 -
The recent court ruling against the administration’s crackdown by executive order against federal unions delighted some people inside government. Others think the decision is highly political.
August 29, 2018 -
With the federal district court's late-Friday ruling, unions are declaring victory and asking agencies to immediately return to the status quo before the president issued his three executive orders. But change may be a long time coming.
August 27, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the U.S. Court of Appeals opens up the possibility for veterans to file suit collectively, instead of as individuals.
August 27, 2018 -
A federal district court judge issued a long-awaited decision on the legality of President Donald Trump's executive orders on official time, collective bargaining and employee accountability.
August 25, 2018 -
Debra D'Agostino, founding partner of The Federal Practice Group, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss whistle blower protections for federal employees, and how to navigate the security clearance process in the federal government.
August 23, 2018 -
This week on Your Turn, Federal News Radio reporter Nicole Ogrysko will discuss the past, present and future of the federal civil service, and Federal News Radio Senior Digital Editor Michael O'Connell will explain how podcasts could help you get ahead in your federal career. August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018