Speculation Swirls around Ryan Resignation
According to Congressman Mark Amodei (R-NV), there is a “rumor” that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan might soon announce his resignation. Rep. Amodei made the statement in an interview with a local news station.
Federal Circuit: No Harmful Error in Drug Testing Case
After the Department of the Navy drug-tested him following a crane accident, a Rigger Supervisor with the Department of the Navy argued that his subsequent removal for illegal drug use violated due process because the Agency did not follow its own regulation and provide him advance written notice of the purpose of the drug test.
Reclaiming 'Good Enough for Government Work'
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “good enough for government work”?
U.S. Accuses Russia of Attacks on Critical Infrastructure and Elections, Imposes Sanctions
Last Thursday, the Trump administration announced the imposition of sanctions against Russia in response to what it deemed an organized effort to hack elements critical to American infrastructure, including aviation systems and the U.S. energy grid.
Dissecting IT Modernization in the President's Management Agenda
With the Trump Administration releasing the Presidents Management Agenda this week, we’ve assembled a panel of experts to discuss key components of the agenda this Friday.
Is Your Career in Good Hands?
Cases are won and lost based on the quality of legal representation. If you become the target of an allegation or investigation, one of the first things the agency or investigators will want to know is who is your liability carrier–or–who is your attorney.
OPM Receives First Confirmed Director Since July 2015
Late last week, the U.S. Senate confirmed by voice vote Jeff Pon, President Trump’s choice to serve as the new director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the agency tasked with overseeing the administrative and human resources needs of the federal workforce.
9th Circuit Adopts Federal Circuit Holdings in Whistleblower Appeal
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals adopted the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals’ holdings with regard to the test of whether an agency has carried its burden to prove whether the agency would have taken the same personnel action against an employee irrespective of the employee’s protected disclosures, and with regard to whether an employee may be disciplined for the manner in which he or she communicates a protected disclosure.
Women's History Month and The Suffrage Movement
Tune in this week for our special Women’s History Month show to learn about some of the greatest female contributions to history, culture, and society.
Conservatives Push for Greater Oversight on IRS Rules
Conservative groups and several GOP lawmakers are pushing for more oversight of IRS rules as the agency works to carry out President Trump’s new tax law.
Constitutionality of Public Union “Agency Fees” Set for Decision
For the second time in less than three years, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether requiring public sector employees who are non-paid members of the bargaining unit to pay an “agency fee” to subsidize union activities is unconstitutional.
OMB Releases Cost-Benefit Report for Federal Regulations
This week, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released to Congress its annual cost-benefit analysis of federal agency rules and regulations.
Federal Manager Professional Liability Insurance
Media sensation, negative public impact, political agendas and disgruntled employees are just a few of the reasons federal managers should have liability insurance from FEDS Protection in place.
Presidents Day Lessons from the Greats
Tune in this week for a special FEDtalk in honor of Presidents Day.
House Budget Negotiations Off to Rocky Start
With President Trump’s 2019 budget proposal now released to the public, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have begun hashing out what Roll Call sees as nearly “insurmountable” differences.
Tomorrow: Confirmation Hearing for New OPM Director
President Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Jeff Pon, will receive a confirmation hearing tomorrow in the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC).
OSC Issues Updated Social Media Hatch Act Guidance
On February 13, 2018, the United States Office of Special Counsel released updated Hatch Act Guidance on Social Media to “help federal employees understand what the Hatch Act does and does not allow when using social media.”
Forging Ahead with Federal Leaders
On this week’s FEDtalk, host Ben Carnes will be joined by Senior Executives Association (SEA) President Bill Valdez and Federal Times’ Jessie Bur to discuss current challenges (as well as current opportunities) facing federal leaders.