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Appeals court overturns MSPB precedent in performance-based removals
Agencies must prove that an employee was performing poorly prior to an improvement period in order to justify firing that employee, under a U.S. Court of Appeals decision.
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Why federal science jobs need a brand rehab
Federal agencies are struggling to recruit and retain scientists to replace departing employees and conduct essential work.
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DoD plan will streamline contractor security clearance appeals
Department of Defense components will all be required to use the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals for final appeals on contractor security clearance denials.
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Congressionally mandated report envisions a more powerful OPM
A long-anticipated National Academy of Public Administration study concluded that a stronger, independent Office of Personnel Management would be better for the government.
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New bill aims to lift union restrictions at the VA
Medical staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs would have expanded union protections under legislation introduced in the House and Senate.
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When DC feds could get the COVID vaccine
The seat of the federal government released a new timeline for when federal employees and postal workers in that area will be vaccinated.
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Emergency leave transfer approved for winter storm-impacted feds
The emergency leave transfer program allows federal employees to donate their unused annual leave to fellow employees in need.
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OPM approves special giving period for Texas storms
The special solicitation gives feds a month to pledge additional donations for charities responding to disaster caused by extreme winter storms.
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Will the pandemic mark a turning point for feds’ charitable giving?
Donations in 2020 to the Combined Federal Campaign from feds in the Washington, D.C. area beat out the previous year’s numbers and this year’s expectations.
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Federal employee protections included in new COVID relief bill
Federal employees exposed to or dealing with the fallout from COVID-19 will have more options under the just-passed legislation.
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Appeals court overturns MSPB precedent in performance-based removals
Agencies must prove that an employee was performing poorly prior to an improvement period in order to justify firing that employee, under a U.S. Court of Appeals decision.
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Why federal science jobs need a brand rehab
Federal agencies are struggling to recruit and retain scientists to replace departing employees and conduct essential work.
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DoD plan will streamline contractor security clearance appeals
Department of Defense components will all be required to use the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals for final appeals on contractor security clearance denials.
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Congressionally mandated report envisions a more powerful OPM
A long-anticipated National Academy of Public Administration study concluded that a stronger, independent Office of Personnel Management would be better for the government.
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New bill aims to lift union restrictions at the VA
Medical staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs would have expanded union protections under legislation introduced in the House and Senate.
-
When DC feds could get the COVID vaccine
The seat of the federal government released a new timeline for when federal employees and postal workers in that area will be vaccinated.
-
Emergency leave transfer approved for winter storm-impacted feds
The emergency leave transfer program allows federal employees to donate their unused annual leave to fellow employees in need.
-
OPM approves special giving period for Texas storms
The special solicitation gives feds a month to pledge additional donations for charities responding to disaster caused by extreme winter storms.
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Will the pandemic mark a turning point for feds’ charitable giving?
Donations in 2020 to the Combined Federal Campaign from feds in the Washington, D.C. area beat out the previous year’s numbers and this year’s expectations.
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Federal employee protections included in new COVID relief bill
Federal employees exposed to or dealing with the fallout from COVID-19 will have more options under the just-passed legislation.
-
Appeals court overturns MSPB precedent in performance-based removals
Agencies must prove that an employee was performing poorly prior to an improvement period in order to justify firing that employee, under a U.S. Court of Appeals decision.
-
Why federal science jobs need a brand rehab
Federal agencies are struggling to recruit and retain scientists to replace departing employees and conduct essential work.
-
DoD plan will streamline contractor security clearance appeals
Department of Defense components will all be required to use the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals for final appeals on contractor security clearance denials.
-
Congressionally mandated report envisions a more powerful OPM
A long-anticipated National Academy of Public Administration study concluded that a stronger, independent Office of Personnel Management would be better for the government.
-
New bill aims to lift union restrictions at the VA
Medical staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs would have expanded union protections under legislation introduced in the House and Senate.
-
When DC feds could get the COVID vaccine
The seat of the federal government released a new timeline for when federal employees and postal workers in that area will be vaccinated.
-
Emergency leave transfer approved for winter storm-impacted feds
The emergency leave transfer program allows federal employees to donate their unused annual leave to fellow employees in need.
-
OPM approves special giving period for Texas storms
The special solicitation gives feds a month to pledge additional donations for charities responding to disaster caused by extreme winter storms.
-
Will the pandemic mark a turning point for feds’ charitable giving?
Donations in 2020 to the Combined Federal Campaign from feds in the Washington, D.C. area beat out the previous year’s numbers and this year’s expectations.
-
Federal employee protections included in new COVID relief bill
Federal employees exposed to or dealing with the fallout from COVID-19 will have more options under the just-passed legislation.
