Feds, orgs honor 9/11 fallen

Federal employees and many organizations representing them joined in over the last week to be part of a wide range of events honoring those who died in the 9/11 attacks. The Partnership for Public Service was one of those organizations, as a participating org at events last weekend remembering the fallen at National Cemeteries. View More

Fed Reserve moves on mandates

The Federal Reserve System's twelve regional banks and offices are moving ahead quickly with COVID-19 vaccine mandates. 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

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

If I’m a veteran, what kind of advantage do I get in hiring?Apr 06, 2014

When can an agency furlough employees?Apr 06, 2014

How does an agency decide who is affected by a reduction in force?Apr 06, 2014

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

What type of training will my agency pay for?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

Can I join a union?Apr 06, 2014

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

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