FMLA is the Best Option for Federal Employees Facing a Premature Return to the Office
With states all over the country lifting stay at home orders, many Federal Agencies are beginning to reopen and bringing teleworking employees back to the office, in phases. These…
Should federal civilian employees count out 2019 raises? Not so fast
Despite an Executive Order calling for no raises this year, federal civilian employees shouldn’t be too quick to count them out. At least not yet. Although the prospect of no…
New guidelines highlight what contractors can expect when doing business with the federal government
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently published guidelines clarifying expectations for interactions between OFCCP and…
Executive Order on Firing Policies Leaves Federal Employees Contemplating Job Security
A recent executive order could have some federal employees contemplating their job security, or at least scratching their heads. An overhaul of the way poorly performing federal…
Executive Order Narrows the Scope for Labor Negotiations at Federal Agencies
The National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations no longer exists after President Donald Trump revoked the Executive Order that created it. So, where does this leave…
Documentation is Key for Federal Employees Taking Prescription Opioids
Federal employees subject to mandatory drug testing – those who work in national security, public health or public safety occupations – or those subject to random testing –…
Federal Employees Should Not Be Afraid to Tell Their #MeToo Stories
The #MeToo movement born on social media brought sexual harassment into the national spotlight over the final two months of 2017. From Capitol Hill and Hollywood to local…