Fixing Federal Labor Relations: It’s Not Too Late!
What can be done to make the federal labor relations program more effective? This experienced practitioner has several suggestions.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Sex, Lies and Videotape
An FBI agent who videotaped his personal encounters with several women without their consent was fired by the agency. The employee argued there was no relationship between his conduct and his job but the Board disagrees.
“Last Chance” Agreement Used in Firing GS-15 Security Specialist
A last chance agreement is an effective tool for enforcing agency requirements but each party has to adhere to the requirements. The employee gets a last chance and waives appeal rights. Here is one example of a senior employee who lost such an appeal.
Government of Iran Ordered to Pay Damages for Terrorist Acts Against U.S. Citizens
A US District Court has recommended more than $189 million in judgments against Iran. The case is for some 27 civilian or uniformed service employees of the United States injured or killed in a terrorist attack.
“Kerry for President” Stickers Create Problems for VA Employee
An employee of the VA agrees to resign as a result of political activity on behalf of John Kerry that violated the Hatch Act.
Travel Charge Cards – The Beat Goes on…
Misuse and fraud of federal charge cards has been a source of embarrassment to numerous federal agencies. Here is advice being distributed to managers and employees in one agency on how to try and prevent or deal with the problem.
Tax Relief for These Feds Dies Along With Senate Bill
How much money would it take to influence your actions or decisions as a government employee? Federal judges sometimes face this problem and wanted a tax break to avoid the problem.
New Fiscal Year 2007 Travel and Per Diem Rates for Federal Employees
Travel and per diem rates for federal employees effective as of October 1, 2006.
July TSP Returns: Lifecycle Investors Looking Good for Past 12 Months
Here are the results for the TSP for July. A big surprise for some investors: The L funds were the place to be for many as their return rate was higher for the past year than most of the regular TSP funds.
Turmoil in Alaska
A secretary with the USDA is to be given attorney fees and medical expenses along with a new job. Her supervisor has resigned as a result of an investigation by the Office of Special Counsel.
