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Is telework a ‘reasonable accommodation’ for pregnant federal workers?
The EEOC regulation also stipulates accommodations for workers seeking abortions or infertility treatments.
Defense contractors must prepare for ‘trust but verify’ era
The upcoming contract requirement known as the DFARS 7021 clause adds a “trust but verify component” to existing federal contract data protection.
By Greg Tomchick
Federal agencies get ‘shopper’s guide’ to aid purchases of 5G
Some 90% of federal agencies are planning to adopt 5G, according to a 2022 study by General Dynamics Information Technology.
North Dakota to exempt military pay from income taxes
North Dakota service members’ income taxes are estimated to drop by $4 million between 2023 and 2025, the governor's office said.
Lawmakers seek emergency powers for Pentagon’s Ukraine war contracting
Proposal aims at ramp up the U.S. defense industrial base and helping European allies arm up.
Stricter Buy American content rules for procurement take effect
The White House has said it is working to close loopholes in regulations.
Biden moves to spur federal spending on ‘small-disadvantaged’ business
Spending goals are another way the Biden administration is seeking to address inequity in federal procurement.
Can the federal government force an employee to retire?
“It’s an established fact of life that more older Americans are working longer, and in larger numbers than ever before."
Senate votes to confirm Biden pick as commerce secretary
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary and help guide the economy's recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor urges Biden administration to keep Space Command, US lands agency in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis is urging the Biden administration to keep the headquarters of two key U.S. government agencies in Colorado.
Can the government stop fake comments on its rules without alienating citizens?
Innovations that make it harder for people to spam public comment opportunities could also make concerned members of the public less likely to participate.
By Jessie Bur