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SSA judges sue Impasses Panel
The Association of Administrative Law Judges has become the second federal sector union to sue the Federal Service Impasses Panel.
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VA tech system freezes out workers, union complains
A Philadelphia AFGE local alleges that stress on the VA system has led workers to risk reprimand for working off-hours and that the Veterans Benefits Administration won't share contingency plans with employees.
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White House lays out plans to open agencies, move off telework
In a new document, the federal government explains plans to align a reopening of all federal agency functions and a return to in-person work with national guidelines promulgated by the White House and health officials on bringing back a state of normalcy when a decline in the COVID-19 pandemic occurs.
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Why right now is the most challenging time in history for government CIOs
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented CIOs at all levels of government with unprecedented challenges to respond to the critical needs of the country.
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VA medical staff push for more PPE, agency bill of rights
As more patients and staffers contract coronavirus infections, employees are seeking more personal protective equipment, collaboration with management and hazard pay.
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AFGE denounces budget targets in GOP defense bill
The American Federation of Government Employees issued a letter April 16 to Congress opposing parts of the proposed Expanding Acquisition Reform Act, which seeks to formalize DOD's zero-based budgeting process.
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The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity to transform the federal workforce
The forced social experiment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is compelling the federal government to adapt culturally and technologically at a rapid pace.
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Tech groups seek IT modernization funding in future rescue bills
Five leading technology trade groups called on lawmakers to support "meaningful" federal, state and local IT modernization in COVID stimulus legislation.
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OPM lifts caps on hazard pay for COVID-19
Government employees who are considered essential frontline workers could receive extra pay during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new guidance from the Office of Personnel Management.
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DOD's telework surge could be permanent
A new emphasis on telework at the Defense Department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could change work culture at the Pentagon, officials said.
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House Dems seek consistency for feds in COVID-19 workforce policies
Childcare cost subsidies, weather and safety leave, telework allowances are among priorities for Democrats in planned CARES-2 legislative package.
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Court ruling makes investigating whistleblowers easier
Whistleblowers must prove retaliation through official personnel action under the WPA
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Temporary Excused Paid Leave sounds good but is hard to come by
Feds with dependent care responsibilities that stretch them to the breaking point have a stopgap once leave options are exhausted, but many agencies are reluctant to put it in play.
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OPM loosens purse strings on recruitment, retention and relocation
New policy allows agencies to ask for waiver of 25% incentive and retention caps in COVID-19 response.
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Union warns of coronavirus exposure in federal prisons, VA facilities
The American Federation of Government Employees filed complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration about alleged violations of safety standards.
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Army accelerates virtualization of training, recruitment
Army training and recruiting leaders said the service has been gradually digitizing recruiting and training, but has now shifted online amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Acting Navy secretary resigns
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned after audio surfaced of him calling the now-ex commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt “stupid” in front of crew members.
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Senate Dems push hazard pay for essential workers
Feds are included in the proposed premium pay increase that would float $13 dollars per hour into the paychecks of frontline workers.
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Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for older feds to sue for age discrimination
Federal employees 40 and above are entitled to process "untainted by age consideration."
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