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Veterans get protections from retaliation at government agencies
Over the years, the courts have debated whether USERRA protects veterans against workplace harassment.
Biden clears out all union mediation panel members
The Federal Service Impasse Panel came under regular critique for siding against unions in contract disputes.
By Jessie Bur
Trump tests limits as Cabinet members fan out to key states
Members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet are logging extra miles as mostly unofficial campaign surrogates in crucial states in the final days before Tuesday's election.
New York congressman activated to serve in Guard’s coronavirus response
Rep. Max Rose, who served with the Army in Afghanistan, will spend the next few weeks working on Guard missions in New York.
Do you have to obey now, grieve later?
It seems timely to advise the federal workforce on when it can refuse to obey an order of a superior.
By Debra Roth
Cyber Solarium sets ambitious goals for U.S. digital strength
A group of 14 congressmen, government officials and private sector experts are tasked with developing policies for three far-ranging cybersecurity areas.
By Jessie Bur
Bill proposes a stopgap for fed appeals board vacancies
The legislation would temporarily delegate an authority usually reserved for Merit Systems Protection Board members to general counsel.
By Jessie Bur
Trump nominates final employee appeals board member
The Senate once again must approve three nominees to fill vacancies on the Merit Systems Protection Board.
By Jessie Bur
Consider bypassing Board-level review
Without a quorum, the Merit Systems Protection Board cannot rule on appealed cases from its administrative judges.
By Debra Roth
Who will handle federal employee appeals now?
The end of Mark Robbins' term as a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board marks an unprecedented lack of leadership at the agency.
By Jessie Bur
Smith says he won’t derail the NDAA over transgender troop ban
Nukes and the transgender ban policy remain NDAA sticking points.
By Joe Gould