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.5 days ago
Is telework a ‘reasonable accommodation’ for pregnant federal workers?The EEOC regulation also stipulates accommodations for workers seeking abortions or infertility treatments.By Molly Weisner13 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 Davis14 days 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
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
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 Layton4 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
Is it better to cancel or suspend my Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan?As a federal employee, you may enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long term insurance.By Reg Jones5 weeks ago
How long will it take to get my refund deposited to my IRA account?Refunds fall at the lower end of the priority scale behind immediate retirements and payments to survivors.By Reg Jones5 weeks ago