Catch Up With The United States Digital Service and Dcode
On the May 18th FedTalk, host Ben Carnes was joined by Megan Vorland, Director of Programs at dCode, and Nicholas Holtz from the United States Digital Service’s Veterans Affairs team, which recently won an award for its innovative digital solutions.
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Dissolves En Banc Court in Case Amid Jurisdiction Dispute
On October 13, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a petition for rehearing en banc filed by the Department of Defense, and vacated the court’s panel opinion in Federal Education Association-Stateside Region v. Department of Defense. 841 F.3d 1362 (Fed. Cir. 2016).
House Conducts Hearing On PMA’s Federal Workforce Modernization
Late last week, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (OGR) held a hearing on federal workforce issues entitled, Workforce for the 21st Century: Analyzing the President’s Management Agenda.
Federal Managers Exposed
Are you familiar with every civil service law, rule or regulation?
Broad Opposition From The Hill To OPM Retirement Cuts
Republicans and Democrats in Congress sent a letter late last week to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan regarding the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) proposal to cut federal employee retirement benefits.
Hill Fight Brewing Over $15 Billion 'Rescissions' Request From White House
The Trump Administration reportedly has plans to send to Congress a $15 billion “rescissions” request, which the administration outlined on Monday, according to Jennifer Shutt and Lindsey McPherson at Roll Call.
Checking in with Long Term Care and FEEA
Tune in this week to learn why long term care insurance is a crucial part of your retirement planning. And did you know FEEA’s Annual Public Service Charity Walk/Run is right around the corner? Get all the race details and sign up before it’s too late!
Senators Warner, Kaine Send Letter On Tax Reform Change Harming Relocated Feds
This week, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent a letter to GSA Administrator Emily Murphy and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin regarding a recent change to the tax code made pursuant to the recently tax reform overhaul passed by Congress.
Retirement Planning Tips
With Americans living longer lives, it has become increasingly critical to plan for the retirement years. And the earlier you start making plans, the more likely it is that you will be well prepared for your retirement.
Ninth Circuit: Prior Salary Alone Cannot Justify Wage Differential under Equal Pay Act
After hearing argument en banc late last year to “clarify the law,” the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on April 9, 2018, holding that prior salary alone or in combination with other factors cannot justify wage differential under the Equal Pay Act.
Senate Delays VA Confirmation Hearing Amid Allegations
The U.S. Senate announced this week that it had placed on indefinite hold a previously scheduled confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson.
Allow Feds to Buy Credit Toward Their Retirement
Those who truly know federal service understand that working for the government is not just another job. You apply yourself to hard work, day after day.
The Many Faces of Management
Managers often think of liabilities in terms of being the selecting official for an applicant or being brought in for a congressional hearing, but seem to overlook the many other exposures they are prone to in their position each day with their employees.
Get Outside for National Park Week!
Tune in to FEDtalk this week to hear from the National Parks Service (NPS) about all the activities going on around the country for National Park Week April 21-29, including Junior Ranger Day and Park Prescription Day.
Federal Circuit: MSPB Wrong to Reject Evidence of Depression as Mitigating Factor
A Materials Engineer fired from the Department of the Navy for being absent without leave and falsifying time records successfully appealed the decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board to affirm his removal.
Well-Known Moderate Dent Latest Republican To Announce Early Resignation
Congressman Charlie Dent, a Republican from Pennsylvania well-known in D.C. for being a reliably moderate voice within Congressional Republican ranks, announced today that he would be resigning in “coming weeks,” following an earlier announcement that he would retire at the end of his term.
Incidents Leading to Involuntary Retirement Claim Must Be Reviewed 'Collectively'
To determine jurisdiction in an involuntary retirement appeal, the Merit Systems Protection Board must consider an appellant’s claims “collectively as a series of escalating incidents,” rather than one by one, the Federal Circuit recently held.
Tax Reform Change Threatens ‘Potentially Ruinous’ Damage To Some Feds’ Finances
The recent passage by Congress of a sweeping tax reform effort is having “potentially ruinous” unintended consequences for some federal employees who have had to relocate for work.