Management
Agency Chief Rebuffs Union Over Authority to More Quickly Fire Bad Employees
‘No one gets a free pass,’ EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy tells AFGE.
Management
Despite Revenue Gains, Postal Service Loses Another $2 Billion
Congressionally mandated obligations are keeping USPS from getting back into the black.
Tech
The Most and Least Sustainable Agencies in Government
One chart shows which agencies are going green.
Oversight
Parents Need to Talk to Their Kids … About Federal Service
Federal employee union looks to recruit young people who aren't yet thinking about a career for Uncle Sam.
Management
Federal Appeals Board Has Major Concerns With Firing Provisions in New VA Law
Small agency tasked with enforcing those provisions raises questions about their constitutionality and wisdom.
Pay & Benefits
Can You Accept That Gift? Take Our Quiz
14 questions to test your knowledge of when you can and cannot accept presents.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Who Worked During Shutdown Could Still Receive Bonus Pay
First ruling in shutdown lawsuit is mostly favorable for those forced to work.
Oversight
Senators Seek to Protect 15,000 Postal Jobs
Lawmakers, unions and managers disagree on service impacts of consolidations.
Defense
The Army Will Lay Off 500 Majors This Month
The service will cut more than 40,000 positions in the next four years.
Management
How Pay Reform Could Solve the Border Crisis
Union says measure standardizing pay for Border Patrol agents would allow the agency to be fully staffed and save money.
Management
Is Federal Hiring Set to Rebound?
July jobs numbers show steadying of federal employment.
Oversight
Congress Has Passed a Major VA Overhaul. Now What?
One chart to show the many options Congress is still considering to reform the troubled agency.
Pay & Benefits
Deja Vu? Pentagon at Odds With Union on Its Second Attempt at Civilian Personnel Reform
Union feels 'duped' and 'boxed out' of the process for creating a new system.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Repeal Recent Pension Contribution Hikes
Legislation would reset all feds to pre-2013 contribution level.
Oversight
House Clears Bill Making it Easier to Fire VA Execs
Overhaul legislation would cut off terminated employees’ pay immediately, but allow them seven days for an MSPB appeal.
Pay & Benefits
Some New Feds Could Soon Get Bonus Sick Leave
Lawmakers want to give certain new hires up-front time off for medical appointments.
Pay & Benefits
Many Part-Time Feds Will Soon Be Eligible for Federal Health Benefits
OPM looks to expand FEHBP coverage.
News
USPS Is Recruiting a Firer-in-Chief
The “RIF administrator” will be tasked with issuing layoffs.
Defense