Pay & Benefits
The House Has Approved Federal Firefighter Workers Comp Reform, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Employee Policy
EEOC union decries agency’s unilateral decision to return to office
The American Federation of Government Employees Council 216 has filed an unfair labor practice complaint, alleging the agency bypassed ongoing negotiations over the return to traditional work sites and engaging in “surface-level” bargaining.
Workforce
Appeals Board Rules That Feds Disclosing Discrimination Will Get No Whistleblower Protections
Those employees must pursue a different path, though it is one that presents unique difficulties.
Tech
Data Collection Features in a New Bill Targeting Equity at FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act would instruct the disaster response to improve its data collection systems to help identify inequities in its distribution of federal assistance.
Oversight
The Biden Administration Lays Out its Environmental Reviews and Permitting Goals for the Infrastructure Law
More guidance is expected from the Office of Management and Budget, and the Council on Environmental Quality.
Management
Sweeping, Limited, or No Powers at All? What’s at Stake in the Mask Mandate Appeal
Dictionaries, public comments, and even an old court case that involved underwear pricing could play a role as the government appeals a ruling that sharply limits federal authority during pandemics.
Management
GovExec Daily: Are the New Postal Vehicles Coming Soon?
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the fight around the Postal Service fleet contract.
Oversight
Senate Bill to Train Acquisition Workforce on AI gets House Counterpart
The AI Training Act, which passed the Senate last December now has a House companion from Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and James Comer (R-Ky.).
Workforce
EEOC Union Decries Agency’s Unilateral Decision to Return to Office
The American Federation of Government Employees Council 216 has filed an unfair labor practice complaint, alleging the agency bypassed ongoing negotiations over the return to traditional work sites and engaging in “surface-level” bargaining.
Workforce
As Turnover Soars, Most VA Employees Say They Were Not Emotionally Supported During the Pandemic
Front-line staff were largely unaware of VA's offerings to support employee well-being, new survey finds.
Pay
TSA workers, reps press for full GS rights
Transportation Security Agency employees aim this week to see the House pass a bill that would provide them with better pay and appeal options, similar to those available to other federal employees.
Nextgov
US and Allies Attribute Attack on U.S. Satellite Provider in Ukraine to Russia
Officials are highlighting significant spillover effects from the attack—including damage to infrastructure supporting wind farms—into Central Europe.
Management
Measuring Administrative Burden
Recipients have to invest time and energy to obtain government services and the burden of compliance can take a toll, especially in marginalized communities.
Management
Lawmakers Are Trying Again to Move the Secret Service Back to the Treasury Department
The Secret Service was moved to the Homeland Security Department in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Employee Policy
A quick take on the president’s management priorities
The president's vision has now been filled out in more detail. Here are some thoughts.
Defense
Marine Infantry Battalion Experiment Needs More Time, General Says
‘I would expect that this will continue to be a learning process over the next couple of years,’ Maj. Gen. Watson said.
Retirement
Podcast: Why aren't more feds taking advantage of the Roth TSP?
Contributor Dallen Haws joins partner site GovExec's podcast to discuss feds' retirement investment options.
Management
Why Rural Communities Struggle to Bring in Much-needed Federal Grants
A new analysis suggests that over half of communities in the West lack the capacity to take advantage of infrastructure bill funding. Now what?
Management
National Addiction Treatment Locator Has Outdated Data and Other Critical Flaws
Three years after a government site launched to connect Americans to treatment, finding addiction care is still a struggle.
Tech