Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providersThe move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama administration.By David Hamilton3 days ago
Federal Trade Commission bars ‘noncompete’ agreements for US employeesThe rule, which doesn’t apply to workers at non-profits, is to take effect in four months unless it is blocked by legal challenges.6 days ago
OpinionHow to boost customer experience with secure cross-agency data sharingThe Federal Data Strategy directs agencies to assess and proactively address the procedural, regulatory, legal and cultural barriers to sharing data.By Evan Davis2 weeks ago
Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spousesThe Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
When is Tax Day this year?Every April, Tax Day comes around as the official filing deadline for Americans to submit income tax returns to the federal government.By Molly Weisner3 weeks ago
Ask Reg: How does military buyback affect my leave balance?SCD Retirement reflects service time that is credited toward your retirement eligibility.By Reg Jones and Federal Times staff3 weeks ago
Take our poll: What issues in the 2024 elections matter most to feds?Our latest reader survey asks feds what issues they’re tracking mostly closely come Nov. 5.By Molly Weisner4 weeks ago
Biden administration finalizes rule to prevent return of Schedule FFormer President Donald Trump had sought to reclassify tens of thousands of federal employees into at-will status, making them easier to dismiss.By Molly Weisner4 weeks ago
Ask Reg: How does military service contribute to my civil pension?Here's how you can make sure you get credit for your military service in your federal retirement.By Reg Jones and Federal Times staff4 weeks ago
OpinionHow federal agencies can separate AI hype from realityBe wary of claims that an AI solution can effortlessly scale to meet any demand. Scalability is a significant challenge in AI.By John Mark Suhy4 weeks ago
OpinionAdding to regulatory burdens doesn’t necessarily improve cybersecurityPursuing such policies may actually reduce national security by diverting resources from legitimate activities to secure networks and systems.By Liselotte Odgaard and Roslyn Layton5 weeks ago
OpinionFed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plottersThese workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University5 weeks ago