Bipartisan Support Grows For Repeal Of WEP
Last month, Americans went to the polls to cast their ballots in the midterm elections. As a non-partisan organization, the Federal Managers Association watched the election results closely, supporting both Democrats and Republicans with a track record of working to enhance the federal workforce.
FLRA: DOD Violated Educator CBA
The Federal Labor Relations Authority found that the Department of Defense violated its collective-bargaining agreement (CBA) with the educators’ union (the Federal Education Association – Stateside Region) when it refused to credit “plus hours” earned before educators earned a master’s degree when determining employee pay lanes.
Preparation Tips For FEHB Open Season 2020
Over the duration of a year, many things can change for your family in terms of your health plan needs. If you got married or had a child, you may need a different level of coverage.
OPM Proposes Removal Of Nearly 50 Occupational Codes
“OPM is proposing to cancel the occupational series below due to the evolution of work,” the memo reads.
House Legislation Takes Aim at VA Union ‘Bribes’
Legislation introduced to the House of Representatives by Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL) would bar the Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary from entering into collective bargaining agreements that offer “financial incentives to prospective members.”
MSPB Issues Memo To Build On OPM Hiring Improvement Memos
The Office of Policy and Evaluation at the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) has issued an October 2019 memo to build upon the Office of Personnel Management’s hiring improvement initiatives.
5 Must-Do’s For Employee Onboarding
Bringing a new employee in to the office can be hard. Here are the top tips for welcoming them.
GSA Issues Final Rule On Payments In Kind
The General Services Administration has issued a final rule creating a new definition for “payment in kind” to account for waived or discounted registration fees provided by non-federal sponsors of meetings or functions in which an agency employee speaks, participates in a panel, or presents information.
What To Do When You Lose A Loved One
As the life insurance choice of over 46,000 Feds and their families, WAEPA is committed to providing Federal employees with access to products and services that promote their health, welfare, and financial well-being.
Finding Funding In Vermont
Huey and I traveled from New Hampshire to Vermont. Our drive wove through scenic small towns and stretches of unbroken trees, which were starting to become tinted with fall colors.
How To Navigate Returning To Work After A Long Weekend
Did you feel sluggish after the three-day weekend this week? Here are tips to stay on task after a long weekend.
Appropriations Update: Senate To Begin Work This Week
The Senate has announced its intention to begin working through appropriations legislation this week.
OPM Orders Implementation of Workforce Executive Orders as Injunction Expires
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authorized agencies to begin implementation of President Trump’s 2018 executive orders on workforce management and labor relations.
OPM Encourages Leaders To Question Progressive Discipline Model
In a memo to agencies and a guidance posted last week, the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging agencies to step away from progressive penalties and tables of penalties in deciding what disciplinary action to take against employees.
Sorting Through Cybersecurity Part 2: The Internal Agency Perspective
Tune in to FEDtalk this week for a discussion on Cybersecurity Awareness Month. A few weeks ago we heard from industry leaders about top cybersecurity concerns. This week, the individuals leading efforts to combat cyber threats in government will join us to discuss their work.
Federal Whistleblowers – A Partnership To Protect
FEDS Protection and the Whistleblowers of America are proud to announce a new partnership to educate the federal community about whistleblowing.
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton Announces Legislative Plan To Recruit More Federal Employees
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced last week that she would introduce the Federal Employee Recruitment Act of 2019 once Congress returns to session following the October recess, which ended today.
NSA Invites Media To Explore New Cybersecurity Directorate
The National Security Agency (NSA) is known for its secrecy, but last week the agency opened its doors to journalists to provide an inside look at the new Cybersecurity Directorate. Reporters were welcomed into the agency’s Fort Meade, Maryland headquarters for a tour of the operations underway to protect the U.S. against emerging cyber threats.