Employee Policy
Court orders nationwide pause on federal vaccine mandate
A judge has put at least a temporary stop to the vaccine mandate for federal employees. Biden overstepped his presidential power, federal judge says.
Workforce
Federal Court Orders Nationwide Pause on Biden's Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
The Biden administration has already filed an appeal of the injunction.
Workforce
FEMA Experiences ‘Mass Exit’ of Employees Amid Surge in Disasters
The agency is still dealing with 1,000 disasters as its workload continues to climb.
Workforce
White House Pitches Feds on Sustainability
Biden administration looks to influence culture at federal agencies through speaker series on climate change.
Workforce
How the Recent Supreme Court Ruling Is Already Impacting Feds' Challenges to Biden's Vaccine Mandate
Groups say their cause tracks the case against the OSHA rule that the top court recently struck down, but that precedent may have greater influence on the contractor mandate.
Management
The Postal Service Has Provided Financial Services to Just 6 Customers Through Its Banking Pilot
The limited program has brought in $35.70 to the mailing agency.
Management
Top Lawmakers Hold 'Constructive' Meeting on 2022 Funding as Another Stopgap Shutdown-Avoiding Measure Looms
Biden administration warns of drastic impacts if Congress resorts to another continuing resolution.
Workforce
Postal Service Off the Hook for Vaccine-or-Test Mandate Following Supreme Court Ruling
USPS had warned implementing the rule would have "catastrophic" results.
Management
Postal Board Elects DeJoy Ally as New Chairman
Former postal union official will serve as vice chair.
Management
White House Charts Course for Better Protections of Civil Servant Scientists
New report calls for improved policies prohibiting interference and clearer punishments for those who meddle in scientific work.
Workforce
Some Agencies Report 100% Vaccine Mandate Compliance as Others Begin Suspensions
Agencies continue to see vaccination rates rise as disciplinary actions ramp up.
Workforce
IRS Staffing Shortages Likely to Cause Turbulent Tax Season, Treasury Officials Say
Backlogs and poor customer service are likely to hamper tax season handling, officials warn.
Management
Biden Administration Punts on Deadline to Recommend Sweeping Changes to VA Health Care
Initial proposals for VA's BRAC-style review delayed due to COVID-19 case surge.
Management
As Postal Service Eyes Supreme Court on Vaccine Mandate, It Prepares to Help Send COVID-19 Tests to Americans
USPS also strikes agreement with another union, likely providing more generous pay raises and health care benefits to workers.
Employee Policy
Postal Service Seeks Temporary Exemption From Biden's Vaccine-or-Test Mandate
USPS says it is looking to avoid a "dramatic loss of employees" during its busy season.
Workforce
Postal Service Seeks Temporary Exemption From Biden's Vaccine-or-Test Mandate
USPS says it is looking to avoid a "dramatic loss of employees" during its busy season.
Workforce
‘Sheer Madness:’ Agencies Scramble to Implement New Policies for COVID-Positive Employees
With staffing shortages arriving or anticipated, agencies look to adapt their quarantine and isolation guidelines.
Workforce
More Than 2,000 Feds Deployed As Biden Administration Looks to Fight Omicron Surge
Meanwhile, some agencies start returning to maximum telework after previously bringing employees back.
Workforce
Lawmakers Push to Make Some Federal Employees Vulnerable to Lawsuits
New bill would allow individuals to sue agencies and law enforcement personnel for violating their constitutional rights.
Oversight