Management
Moving Security Clearance Processing Out of OPM Won't Fix the Backlog
Although the expected order to move all background checks to the Pentagon will prevent duplicative efforts, positive effects may be limited.
Oversight
House Democrat Demands Information on Scrubbing of Obamacare Info from Medicare Website
Rep. Cummings suggests deletions without a public comment period may be illegal.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirement Claims Up Nearly 16 Percent So Far in 2018 Over the Same Period Last Year
Recent reports have shown that about one in seven federal workers is eligible to retire today, a rate that reaches as high as one in five at a few agencies.
Management
What Managers Want in Civil Service Reform
A letter to lawmakers highlights priorities including training and pay reform.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Bill Headed to Trump's Desk Restores Defense Long-Term Per Diem Rates
After years of failed efforts, lawmakers included a provision in the Defense authorization act to roll back a 2014 reduction in long-term travel reimbursements.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Spending Package With Pay Raise, Setting Up Fight With House
Trump told Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday a government shutdown would be "a great campaign issue," further complicating the prospects for a spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Rebound in July, Flight Training for Vets, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Labor Relations Authority Finding Provokes 'Preliminary Talks' Between Education, Union
American Federation of Government Employees examines alternate avenues to pursue complaints against management.
Oversight
FEMA Executive Ousted Over 'Deeply Disturbing' Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Administrator says the agency will revamp its harassment policies following an internal investigation.
Management
Senators: SSA Has Carried Workforce Executive Orders Too Far
Letter accuses officials of going far beyond mandates set forth by President Trump.
Management
In 4-Hour Hearing, Judge Suggests Executive Orders Ignore Half of Labor Statute
Arguments from the government, federal employee unions were heavily scrutinized.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Telework at Agencies
Bill would prohibit policies to reduce telework like those announced for Education and Agriculture departments.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmaker: 'It’s Long Past Time' for Federal Parental Paid Leave
Virginia congresswoman’s bill would provide 12 weeks paid leave to new parents, citing private sector practices.
Pay & Benefits
White House Opposes Senate Pay Raise Proposal
Office of Management and Budget again promotes proposed $1 billion inter-agency workforce fund instead.
Management
White House Dismisses Unions' Complaints Against Workforce Executive Orders as Premature
Legal brief filed ahead of Wednesday’s court hearing says the claims are "hypothetical," since OPM has not issued regulations to finish implementation of the orders.
Management
'Chaos' as VA Implements Executive Order Limiting Union Official Time
Union says provisions of the recent order have been enacted inconsistently, with little communication.
Oversight
Article Casts Doubt on the Legality of Trump's Administrative Law Judge EO
The move to give agencies greater latitude as they hire ALJs could be challenged under the Civil Service Reform Act, and agency implementation will need to follow the Administrative Procedures Act.
Management
Social Security Executives Force New Contract on Administrative Law Judge Union
The agency unilaterally implemented a new collective bargaining agreement, despite months remaining on the existing one.
Pay & Benefits
House Backs Pay Freeze, Setting Up Fight With Senate
A Senate panel has approved a pay hike for federal civilians in 2019.
Management