Schedule C, G Appointees Exempted from Performance Appraisals; Could Set Precedent for Schedule P/C
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — OPM has exempted political appointees under Schedule C and Schedule G from performance appraisal requirements, potentially a precedent for doing…
OPM Reduction-in-Force Plan Would Fail at High Court
The US Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump is notable in that a confluence of situation, statute, and interpretation produced four concurring…
New Rule Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Businesses, Workers
A new proposed rule from Department of Labor (DOL) would address joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and could have a wide-ranging impact on…
What Makes a Strong Whistleblower Claim? Texas Case Studies: Procedural Requirements
The Texas Whistleblower Act (TWA), found in Texas Government Code Chapter 554, enables public employees to sue the government. However, the TWA also establishes strict…
What to Do as a DoD Civilian Employee if Your Collective Bargaining Rights Are Stripped
The Department of Defense’s recent sweeping move to terminate most collective bargaining agreements is creating immediate uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of civilian…
Agency Judges’ Job Protections Take Hit in Boost for Trump Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — A Republican-controlled federal worker appeals board has bolstered President Donald Trump’s authority to fire previously protected…
The Texas Whistleblower Act: A Basic Overview
Texas Whistleblower Act (TWA) (§ 554 of the Texas Government Code) protects Texas public employees who report violations of law by their employer from retaliation. Whistleblowers…
Ruling eases Trump’s push to fire feds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (E&E News) — President Donald Trump may have another path to downsize the federal workforce thanks to a decision by an independent agency meant to…
Trump Strips Federal Worker Union Rights as Legal Fights Drag On
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — Federal agencies are redoubling efforts to dismantle their workers’ collective bargaining rights with the Trump administration mostly…
Hegseth: Supervisors Expected to Encourage Personnel to Volunteer for ICE, CBP Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — Secretary of War/Defense Pete Hegseth has called on supervisors to encourage department civilians to volunteer for temporary details to DHS in…