First attempts of 'Holman Rule' unsuccessful

Lawmakers have made their first use of the “Holman Rule,” which enables them to reduce the number of federal workers at specific agencies or cut their salaries as a provision of or an amendment to an appropriations bill. View More

WH issues objections to defense spending bill provisions

The White House on July 12 issued a statement that lists all of the objections the administration has to provisions in the fiscal 2018 defense spending bill, including the prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closures. View More

When can an agency furlough employees?Apr 06, 2014

Generally, there are two types of furloughs. In a “save money” furlough, typically a budgetary shortfall causes an agency to take certain cost-saving steps, including putting employees on unpaid furlough. In a “shutdown” furlough, an agency has no authority to spend money, which can happen if an agency’s appropriations are not renewed on schedule. View More

What’s the difference between discipline for poor performance and discipline for misconduct?Apr 06, 2014

Generally, misconduct is the failure to follow a workplace rule (for example, tardiness and absenteeism) and poor performance is the failure of an employee to do his or her job at an acceptable level. However, in certain circumstances an agency might deem poor performance to be severe enough to constitute misconduct. View More

What can I do to challenge a disciplinary action?Apr 06, 2014

Will my agency subsidize my child care expenses?Apr 06, 2014

What is a negotiated grievance procedure?Apr 06, 2014

Could I take an outside job during a furlough?Apr 06, 2014

How large can a 3R incentive be?Feb 11, 2015

Will my agency help pay my commuting costs?Apr 06, 2014

Is my agency required to help me pay professional liability insurance?Apr 06, 2014