Management
Weekend of Violent Protests Leaves Trail of Damage for Feds
Dozens of Secret Service officials were injured in D.C. clashes, a Federal Protective Service officer was killed in Oakland and multiple government buildings and monuments were vandalized.
Workforce
Americans Aren’t Getting the Advice They Need
As people start reopening their lives, they’re hearing little practical guidance about the dilemmas they encounter.
Employee Policy
GAO: Whistleblowers fired far more often than other feds
A new GAO report found whistleblowers were terminated at far higher rates than federal workers governmentwide -- regardless of whether the employee was permanent or probationary.
Management
Social Security Expands Flexible Hours for Some Workers
After months of urging, officials at the agency will allow some employees the option of working outside normal business hours to better juggle family demands during the pandemic.
Workforce
VA Says It's Providing a COVID-19 Test to Any Employee Who Asks. Employees Say That's Not True.
Employees were being denied tests as recently as Friday and a dozen workers said widespread testing is not available for staff.
Management
The Regulatory State Is Failing Us
Tyler Cowen suggests how to address some of the biggest obstacles to fighting COVID-19.
Management
Justice Department Advises Agencies on Continuing to Meet FOIA Requests During the Pandemic
Watchdogs and journalists have been using FOIA to shed light on the federal government’s coronavirus actions.
Nextgov
Advancing Blockchain Act Calls for Federally-Led Deep-Dive Into the Nascent Tech
One industry insider said it’s long overdue.
Management
Federal CIO Suzette Kent on Tools and Techniques for the New Way of Work
Federal agencies were modernizing their information technology systems and business processes at varying rates. Then came the pandemic.
Management
5 Reasons to Switch Jobs During a Pandemic
Most people are reluctant to change jobs during an economic downturn, but that may not be the best approach right now.
Nextgov
NSA Attributes Attacks on Common E-mail Transfer Software to Russian Agents
A patch for the vulnerability the hackers are targeting has existed for almost a year.
Route Fifty
A State Moves to Publicly Disclose Information on Workplace Coronavirus Outbreaks
The decision by Oregon officials comes after scrutiny over outbreaks at a fruit company there.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Trump Extends National Guard Deployments; State Department Outlines Process to Resume Passport Operations
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Route Fifty
Health Inspections Take on New Role in Monitoring Restaurant Safety
Local health departments that suspended in-person inspections of restaurants and bars are beginning to restart their programs and now have even more responsibilities than before, like enforcing social distancing.
Route Fifty
Democratic State Attorneys General Push Back on Trump Social Media Order
The executive order would direct federal agencies and state attorneys general to investigate social media companies for alleged bias in their content moderation policies.
Defense
Hidden in the New House Coronavirus Relief Bill: Billions for Defense Contractors
A section of the HEROES Act championed by Virginia Democrat Gerry Connolly would cover executive compensation and other perks for defense and intel contractors. The legislation’s wording mirrors what an industry group proposed.
Management
Analysis: The Justice Department Has Had to Twist Itself in Knots to Defend Trump on Emoluments
For decades, the department has interpreted the Constitution to err on the side of country first. Now all that has changed.
Workforce