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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.
Watchdogs call for protection of their temporary colleagues’ independence
Chair of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Alison Lerner said that current provisions for vacant posts, 'undermine the IG’s independence and stakeholders’ confidence.'
By Jessie Bur
Feds have limited time to get first Pfizer shot
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 has a three week interval between doses.
By Jessie Bur
Empty federal employment board gets one step closer to full membership
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted Oct. 6 to move forward on three nominations to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
By Jessie Bur
Agencies can enforce vaccinations as soon as Nov. 9
Federal employees that refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 could face progressive disciplinary measures beginning in early November.
By Jessie Bur
How merit board nominees plan to address the ever-growing backlog
The backlog of more than 3,000 cases at the Merit Systems Protection Board could take years to clear, if and when the Senate confirms any members.
By Jessie Bur
Federal vaccine verification plan in progress, personnel leader says
The Office of Personnel Management expects implementation of federal proof of vaccine requirements to vary based on agency mission.
By Jessie Bur
Reports: Biden expected to require all feds to get COVID vaccine
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that his administration was considering requiring all federal employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
By Jessie Bur
Fully vaccinated feds get more travel freedom
Both official travel and personal travel have fewer restrictions attached for federal employees that have completed a full course of COVID-19 vaccination.
By Jessie Bur
Life insurance: why many female feds probably don’t have enough
There are a number of reasons why having adequate coverage may be especially crucial for female members of the federal workforce.
By Shelly Giuliano, Government Employees' Benefit Association