Postal group files lawsuit over pay

The National Association of Postal Supervisors has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal service on the behalf of nearly 50,000 managers, supervisors, postmasters and other professional and administrative employees who the group says are owed back pay. View More

New legislation would eliminate 'official time'

With ‘official time’ being top issue of concern under the Trump Administration, legislation introduced last week would eliminate its use altogether. 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 type of training will my agency pay for?Apr 06, 2014

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

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

Do I have to use a standard résumé if I want to apply for a different job?Apr 06, 2014

When can an agency furlough employees?Apr 06, 2014

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

Can I join a union?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’s meant by a buyout, or voluntary separation incentive payment?Apr 06, 2014

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