Employee Policy

Biden to fed agencies: Help boost abortion access

A WH E.O. convenes an interagency task force, aimed at coordinating the administration’s response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision.

Management

Biden Asks Federal Agencies to Help Boost Abortion Access

New executive order convenes an interagency task force to coordinate the administration’s response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision.

Oversight

The SBA Gave 'Shuttered Venues' COVID Relief Funds They Didn't Ask For

Poor oversight riddled the emergency program, leading to $1.5 billion in questioned awards.

Pay

Court weighs whether to pay damages to employees who worked during 2018 shutdown

The Biden administration argues the government's hands were tied and it did not violate labor law.

Employee Policy

This is where USPS is building out its first mega-centers this year

The Postal Service plans to build out 60 new facilities as part of Louis DeJoy's 10-year blueprint for the organization's future, adding to overall staff and, according to plans, improving working conditions.

Employee Policy

Being sidelined, yelled at isn’t always enough for whistleblower protection

Still, MSPB says it will broadly interpret civil service laws to cumulatively examine management’s actions.

Management

This Is Where USPS Is Building Out Its First Mega-Centers This Year

The Postal Service will build out 60 new facilities as part of Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan, adding to its overall staff and improving working conditions.

Management

Being Left Out of Meetings or Yelled at Isn’t Always Enough to Claim Whistleblower Protections

Still, MSPB says it will broadly interpret civil service laws to cumulatively examine management’s actions.

Management

The Supreme Court Deals a Major Blow to the EPA, and All Agencies

The court's conservative majority limits agencies' capacity to write new rules on major issues.

Management

USPS: It's Up to Mailers to Comply With State Laws on Abortion Pills

The Postal Service says it will not crack down on the mailings, while the Biden administration promises to use the mail to expand access to the pills.

Benefits

Senators spike a plan to close VA facilities, displace workers

The bipartisan group won't allow votes on nominees to serve on a controversial commission.

Employee Policy

Enforcement of fed COVID-19 vaccine mandate is delayed—again

Currently the Biden mandate is stayed, and deciding the matter will be delayed further. A federal appeals court will rehear the case this fall in front of its full panel of its judges.

Management

Trump’s Dismissiveness of COVID Led to a ‘Lack of Action’ Across Federal Agencies, His Former Pandemic Response Leader Says

Deborah Birx details how she attempted to sidestep promotion of debunked science and potential political interference with scientific work.