Management
‘We’re All Going to Be in a Lot of Trouble:’ Officials Warn of Far-Reaching Impacts of Recent Supreme Court Decision
Agencies leaders and employees will have to think twice about how, and when, to carry out their missions, experts say.
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.
Oversight
Border Patrol Agents Are Cleared of Striking Migrants, But Still Face Discipline for Their Harsh Actions
Four agents are facing punishment after a much publicized incident last year.
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.
Workforce
Staffing Shortages Are Growing Worse at VA After Years of Improvement
The department cited the pandemic and union obligations for its issues.
Pay & Benefits
Court Weighs Whether to Pay Damages to Employees Who Worked During 2018's Record-Long 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
ICE Continues Its Streak Without a Confirmed Leader as Biden's Nominee Withdraws
The Homeland Security Department agency last had a confirmed director in 2013.
Management
Senators Spike a Plan to Close Hundreds of VA Facilities and Displace Thousands of Workers
The bipartisan group won't allow votes on nominees to serve on a controversial commission.
Workforce
Enforcement of Biden's Federal Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Is Delayed—Again
A federal appeals court will rehear the case this fall in front of its full panel of its judges.
Management