More than 100 lawmakers, employee union call for SSA to abandon ‘anti-union’ policies

More than 100 lawmakers have joined efforts to call for the Social Security Administration to end what say are “anti-union policies and bad-faith negotiations” with the American Federation of Government Employees. View More

Delays remain for promised pay raise

An executive order might promise a long-awaited pay raises but federal employees should brace themselves for delays. View More

What bargaining rights do U.S. Postal Service employees have that other federal employees generally don’t?Jul 25, 2017

The 1970 Postal Reorganization Act, which set up the USPS as an independent self-funding entity, authorized collective bargaining on wages and working conditions generally under laws applying to the private sector, including binding arbitration. Postal workers, like other federal employees, are barred from striking, however. View More

What is per diem?Feb 11, 2015

Per diem is reimbursement primarily for employees on official travel, although it is paid for relocation, as well. View More

What changes can an agency make to work scheduling due to severe weather?Feb 11, 2015

When can I take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?Apr 06, 2014

Do I have a right to telework?Apr 06, 2014

What’s the standard federal work schedule?Apr 06, 2014

Will my agency pay dues for me to belong to a work-related professional association?Apr 06, 2014

What kind of requirements can performance standards set?Apr 06, 2014

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

At what rate do I accumulate sick leave and how much of it can I have to my credit?Apr 06, 2014

What is “Title 5” and what does it mean to be covered by it or exempt from it?Apr 06, 2014

What does the Federal Employees Compensation Act cover?Apr 06, 2014

Can I join a union?Apr 06, 2014

What’s meant by a buyout, or voluntary separation incentive payment?Apr 06, 2014