Pay & Benefits
House Revives Rule Making It Easier to Cut Federal Employees' Pay, Slash Workforce
"No one is safe," lawmaker says.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s Federal Workforce Goals: Streamline Firing, Automate Jobs
New cross-agency priorities detail metrics that the administration will use to implement workforce agenda.
Management
Lawmakers Expect Massive Spending Bill Tuesday, Face Tight Turnaround to Avoid Shutdown
Despite budget deal, omnibus unveiling has been repeatedly delayed by outstanding issues.
Oversight
Mnuchin’s Pricey Government Travel Breaks From Coach-Flying Predecessor
Former Treasury secretary flew coach domestically, and spent just $8,000 on premium travel over four years.
Management
State, White House Officials Conspired to Root Out Disloyal Career Workers, Whistleblower Docs Show
Political appointees noted employees’ heritage and previous service, which lawmakers call "extremely disturbing."
Management
New Details Emerge on Carson’s Office Upgrade, Pruitt’s Sound-Proof Booth
Pruitt spent more on "privacy booth" and Carson selected pricey furniture, internal documents show.
Management
VA Is Overstepping Congressional Intent With 'Unacceptable' Firings, Senators Say
Democratic lawmakers say the department has abandoned traditional efforts to improve employee performance.
Management
Unions Push Back on Trump Administration's Plans to Shrink Labor-Management Agency
Facility closures come amid proposed cuts to NLRB, end to internal labor forums.
Management
Trump’s Nominee for Employee Protection Board Has Checkered Past With Protecting Employees
Employee who worked in "dysfunctional" and "deficient" office faced "antagonism" in court from nominee, judge said.
Management
Political Pressure and Confusion Marked Interior’s Reassignment of Career Execs, Internal Docs Show
Political appointees criticized career workers for using "inflammatory" language on climate change.
Management
'Culture of Complacency:' Investigators Fault VA Leadership for Medical Facility's 'Systemic' Failures
Major facility had pervasive problems that went ignored for years and put vets at risk.
Pay & Benefits
With Board Hamstrung, Federal Employee Appeals Backlog Grows to Largest Ever Total
Trump’s nominee could help resolve cases that have been sitting in limbo for a year.
Management
Trump Administration Plans to Slash Labor Relations Board, Consolidate Power
Trump officials have "an interest in destroying the agency from the inside," group says.
Management
Navy Follows Through on Firing Employee After Failing for 4 Years to Accommodate Her Disability
The department is pressuring Dawn Dunphy to take a settlement, but she is promising to fight instead.
Management
The Federal Government Has Gotten Slower at Hiring New Employees for 5 Consecutive Years
Senator calls the trend a "crisis," while OPM says it is "disappointing."
Pay & Benefits
Key GOP Senator Calls Trump's Pay Freeze Plan Ill-Advised
"I don't think that gains us anything," subcommittee chairman says.
Pay & Benefits
Congressman Wants List of Employees Deemed 'Non-Essential' During Shutdown
White House would maintain database of furloughed employees' names, pay and job descriptions.
Management
House Democrats Request Subpoena Over Interior's Senior Executive Reassignments
Oversight committee ranking member says Trump administration is stonewalling his efforts to investigate personnel actions.
Oversight
ICE Broke Contracting Rules in Establishing Its Largest Detention Facility
The agency bypassed normal procurement procedures for expediency, IG says.
Management