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Merit Systems Backlog of 1,500 Cases Likely to Grow

The Merit Systems Protection Board hears federal employee appeals of contested personnel actions and could go from one member to none in Spring 2019. The current backlog of cases is 1,500 and could grow 25% soon. “It will take, at a minimum, 3 years to process that...

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Can You Be Forced by Your Agency to Relocate?

When an agency decides to relocate an office, or the entire agency (this can be done for many reasons), can they force you, if you are employed by them, to relocate or risk losing your job? What options are available to you if you still want to keep your job without...

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OPM Says Agencies will “Fully Comply” with Court Ruling

The Office of Personnel Management told agencies they must comply with the federal district court’s recent ruling, which struck down 9 key provisions of the president’s executive orders on collective bargaining, official time, and employee removals. Ketjani Brown...

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The Postal Service to Rescind Ban on Certain Employees

The United States Postal Service must reverse a new policy that banned employees from taking unpaid time off to campaign for political candidates, a 3rd party arbitration ruled. The decision came after postal unions challenged the policy as violating their collective...

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Will Immigration and Customs Enforcement be Eliminated?

Some lawmakers are calling for the end of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) intends to introduce legislation to eliminate the agency. He made the announcement after a recent trip to visit the southern border. “I’m...

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New Supreme Court Decision and Federal Employees?

The Supreme Court has issued a decision in the case Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, et al., concerning payment of fees to a union that represents employees in state and local governments. Ruling The decision, issued on June 27, 2018, overturns a 1977 case (Abood v....

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2nd Union Files Lawsuit to Block Executive Orders

The National Treasury Employees Union is the second federal union group to sue the Trump administration over the executive orders aimed at streamlining the firing process and negotiations. The lawsuit, filed against Trump and the Office of Personnel Management...

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Remember, You Have Appeal Rights

Recently, nearly 600 retired federal law enforcement officers received notification their Annuity Supplement was being reapportioned to provide a former spouse with extra income. So, why is that? Why did the Office of Personnel Management do this unexpectedly? Let’s...

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OSC Calls for New Training to Protect Whistleblower Rights

A new law and recent activities have prompted The Office of Special Counsel to update guidance on whistleblower activities. A series of recent memos from U.S. Special Counsel Henry Kerner reiterated a common reminder to agency leaders: watch what kind of message your...

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MSPB’s Burden Grows with Workforce Reductions

The Merit Systems Protection Board may see more work due to the government reorganization initiative and efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce. Challenges Ahead for the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) “Workforce reductions could mean an increase in...

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