Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Doctors Criticize Government’s Drug Distribution; First ICE Detainee Dies of COVID-19
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Union Outlines Demands for Returning to Work; Coronavirus Could Disqualify New Military Recruits
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Is the Military Prepared to Handle COVID-19 Within Its Ranks?
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic may force the United States military to shift its priorities back toward public health.
Management
Trump Administration Faces Departures of Key Health and Emergency Response Officials During Pandemic
The administration says it remains confident in its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak, however.
Pay & Benefits
Labor Department Lowers the Bar for Some Feds to Prove Workplace COVID-19 Exposure
Federal workers in jobs like law enforcement and health care who contract the novel coronavirus will automatically qualify for workers compensation benefits, the department said.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: President Says Task Force Will Continue; Army Prepares for Training During Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Fear Not the Tracing Apps, Fear How Little They Will Say
Human-mobility data will play a big role in efforts to understand the pandemic over the summer. It will have serious limitations.
Workforce
Public Service Health Care Workers Are Critical—Let’s Treat Them as Such
The pandemic has highlighted significant problems with the personnel systems that support these vital government workers.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Senate Group Urges Hazard Pay for Feds
Nineteen senators encourage authorization of a 25% pay increase for frontline federal workers during the coronavirus pandemic, along with more guidance enhancing telework, leave and other protections for employees.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: A Case That Telework Has Made Some Feds More Productive During the Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
Esper Says Pentagon Is Bracing for a 'New Normal' That Lasts 'An Extended Period of Time'
"What do we do over the next 6, 12, 18 months?" the defense secretary asked at a Monday virtual event.
Workforce
Protect the Workers Who Protect Us
The pandemic has laid bare the inherent risk federal employees face when duty to serve the public conflicts with the right to health and safety.
Management
What Feds Can Do if Called Back to an Unsafe Workplace
As some in the Trump administration push toward “reopening the government,” a federal employment lawyer said worried workers might find solace in existing leave policies and the whistleblower protection statute.
Oversight
Trump Intends to Nominate an Assistant U.S. Attorney to be HHS Inspector General
The acting HHS watchdog recently came under fire for a report on medical equipment shortages during the pandemic.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: FEMA Prepares for Hurricane Season During a Pandemic; Whistleblower Cases Spike
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
States' 'Reopening' Might Not Apply to Troops, Military Families
Georgia is opening up. Fort Benning may not.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: IRS Issues Stimulus Payment Deadline Reminder, Watchdog Has Advice for HHS and IRS
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Federal Inspectors Are Fearful, Angry About Trump's Order to Reopen Outbreak-Stricken Meat Plants
USDA is still not providing masks and is doing "absolutely nothing" to protect workers, inspectors say.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Prepare New Legislation to Protect TSA Employees During Pandemic
House Democrats will push to pass bills guaranteeing health care and workers compensation benefits for part time transportation security officers.
Workforce