Workforce
Some Agencies Tell Employees They Should Be Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccine, But Offer Little Other Help
Federal agencies and states appear to disagree on who is responsible for vaccinating frontline federal workers.
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Maryland Created the Police Officers’ Bill of Rights. Now Lawmakers There Might Repeal It.
Passed in 1974, the statute grants broad workplace protections for officers accused of misconduct and has served as a blueprint for similar laws in more than a dozen other states.
Oversight
Justice IG Identifies Gaps in Whistleblower Protections for Contract Employees
The department said it’s working to ensure they know their rights.
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‘Vaccine Tourism’ Leads to Tighter Eligibility Checks
States’ rollout of the coronavirus vaccine has been uneven, and left some people searching for appointments across state lines. Health officials say it’s a problem given scarce resources.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Concerns Over Lack of FDA Administrator Nominee; Agencies Consider Post-Pandemic Work Structure
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Vice President Kamala Harris Emphasizes Speed and Equity in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
In Harris’ first national sit-down interview since becoming vice president, she discusses her focus on an equitable response to the COVID-19 crisis with 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines.
Management
The Next Steps in Performance Management are Critical
The Biden administration should restore and stimulate performance management across the executive branch, encouraging managers doing the hard work of improvement.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Tanden and the State of Biden's Nominations
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss how the administration is filling out.
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Proposals Would Help States and Localities With Paid Leave Costs
Congressional lawmakers reintroduced bills that would extend payroll tax credits to state and local governments, to help offset the expense of coronavirus-related leave for their workers.
Nextgov
Treasury Bureau to Outfit Onsite Employees with Contact-Tracing Wearables
The goal is to proactively prevent COVID-19 outbreaks within its facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Employees Raise Concerns as IRS Recalls Staff From Home Ahead of Tax Season
IRS is no longer allowing at-risk workers to take safety leave rather than report to their offices.
Pay & Benefits
Marital Advice For Those Nearing Retirement
Tips on answering what can be a tricky question on your retirement application.
Management
Federal Bureau of Prisons Launches New Hiring Effort
Staff recruitment and retention have been long-term challenges, despite a decrease in the inmate population.
Management
OPM Clarifies Weather Closure Policy Amid Maximum Telework
Although many federal workers have been working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OPM reiterated the importance of following inclement weather closure procedures for feds who still commute.
Defense
Biden: ‘I Will Never Politicize’ US Troops
Biden also announced a new Pentagon-led review of military strategy towards China.
Management
CDC Says Masks Must Fit Tightly – and Two Are Better Than One
How well your mask works depends on how well it fits. Wearing two snug masks made of different materials offers 95% protection from exposure to aerosols that could contain the coronavirus.
Management
Reflections on Public Service During a Pandemic
A conversation with Paul Lawrence, the former Under Secretary for Benefits at the Veterans Affairs Department.
Management
CDC Report Signals the Agency Will Resume Work on LGBTQ+ Health, Advocates Say
The data itself is not new, and advocates are urging the Biden administration to step up efforts to reach queer Americans.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The New FLRA Chief and Biden's Priorities for Feds
GovExec reporter Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss his interview with Ernest DuBester and how he fits into the White House workforce strategy.
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