Management
New Bill Would Create a ‘DemocracyCorps’ for Election Administration
Workers would help register voters and facilitate safe voting options.
Route Fifty
The States With the Worst Job Losses
Labor Department data released on Friday shows the states with the highest unemployment rates in April, and how many jobs were lost that month as the coronavirus upended the economy.
Management
Labor Authority Reverses Previous Decision, Stays Implementation of SSA Contract With Administrative Law Judges Union
The Social Security Administration had already stated that it would not impose the new collective bargaining agreement while a federal lawsuit from the judges’ union was pending.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Agencies Prepare for ‘Above Average’ Hurricane Season Amid Pandemic; Pentagon Says Some Telework Policies Might Become Permanent
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Nextgov
Bill Would Increase Broadband, Telehealth Capabilities in Rural America
Senate legislation would direct $2 billion in funding to help meet increased broadband demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oversight
Analysis: Congress May Not Like It When Trump Fires An Inspector General – But It Can’t Do Anything To Stop Him
President Trump isn't the first president to get rid of inspectors general. He is the first to assert that inspectors general investigations into his administration's actions are unconstitutional.
Employee Policy
DOD issues guidance on resuming routine activities
Defense Secretary Mark Esper issued five-step guidance to local commanders who want to reduce health protection condition levels and resume normal and routine activities.
Employee Policy
Pandemic upends agency continuity plans
Agencies are rethinking how they should plan for isolated employees working remotely for extended periods of time.
Workforce
Never Go Back to the Office
The coronavirus killed corporate culture. Get used to working from home.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Inspectors General, Conflict of Interests and the Administration
CREW's Donald K. Sherman joins the podcast to discussion the current state of oversight and conflicts of interest.
Route Fifty
Nearly Half of U.S. Households Lost Some Income During Pandemic
The findings released by the Census Bureau come at a time Republicans and Democrats in Congress are at odds over an extension of expanded federal unemployment benefits.
Nextgov
Veterans Affairs Launches First Chatbot to Field COVID-19 Questions
The bot was developed and deployed via Microsoft’s Healthcare Bot platform.
Workforce
These Federal Agencies Have Seen the Most COVID-19 Deaths
Nearly 130 federal workers have died from the coronavirus pandemic.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Call on the Trump Administration to Extend National Guard Deployments
Some members could lose eligibility for federal benefits if not.
Pay & Benefits
What Happens to My Retirement If I Resign?
Answers to this and other hypothetical questions.
Route Fifty
NOAA Predicts Active Hurricane Season
The federal agency's annual forecast projects a likelihood of at least 13 named storms and six hurricanes.
Management
How Agencies Can Protect Fee-Funded Programs During the COVID-19 Crisis
Sudden reductions in customer demand is a current risk to many agencies at all levels of government.
Employee Policy
Feds’ return to workplace will be staggered
Calls for return-to-work, at the usual worksites, will occur over several weeks on a “mission needs” basis,
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon Outlines Return to Normal Operations; TSA Updates Screening Procedures
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management