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White House lays out plans to open agencies, move off telework
In a new document, the federal government explains plans to align a reopening of all federal agency functions and a return to in-person work with national guidelines promulgated by the White House and health officials on bringing back a state of normalcy when a decline in the COVID-19 pandemic occurs.
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VA medical staff push for more PPE, agency bill of rights
As more patients and staffers contract coronavirus infections, employees are seeking more personal protective equipment, collaboration with management and hazard pay.
Digital Government
Lawmakers worried over threats to IG independence
A spate of letters reveal that lawmakers are increasingly concerned that agency inspectors general are operating under threat of reprisal and being stripped of their independence.
Cybersecurity
Federal vacancies hamper government response to COVID-19, groups allege
Government oversight experts and advocacy groups say Senate leaders should withhold cooperation until vacancies are filled.
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OPM lifts caps on hazard pay for COVID-19
Government employees who are considered essential frontline workers could receive extra pay during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new guidance from the Office of Personnel Management.
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House Dems seek consistency for feds in COVID-19 workforce policies
Childcare cost subsidies, weather and safety leave, telework allowances are among priorities for Democrats in planned CARES-2 legislative package.
People
Court ruling makes investigating whistleblowers easier
Whistleblowers must prove retaliation through official personnel action under the WPA
People
Temporary Excused Paid Leave sounds good but is hard to come by
Feds with dependent care responsibilities that stretch them to the breaking point have a stopgap once leave options are exhausted, but many agencies are reluctant to put it in play.
Digital Government
House Dems push improved protections for agency watchdogs
Congress wants CIGIE’s input on new legislation to safeguard Inspectors General from political interference.
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OPM loosens purse strings on recruitment, retention and relocation
New policy allows agencies to ask for waiver of 25% incentive and retention caps in COVID-19 response.
Cybersecurity
Trump shakes up official watchdog ranks
The White House removed an official designated to provide oversight to the $2 trillion rescue and relief fund and nominated a raft of new appointees to handle oversight chores at multiple agencies.
People
Union warns of coronavirus exposure in federal prisons, VA facilities
The American Federation of Government Employees filed complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration about alleged violations of safety standards.
People
Senate Dems push hazard pay for essential workers
Feds are included in the proposed premium pay increase that would float $13 dollars per hour into the paychecks of frontline workers.
People
Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for older feds to sue for age discrimination
Federal employees 40 and above are entitled to process "untainted by age consideration."
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AFGE head: Federal managers are exacerbating pandemic risks
In a recent interview, AFGE National President Everett Kelley said that some agencies have directed managers to exclude unions from key decisions involving employee safety.
People
IRS outlines expanded flexible work schedule
The IRS, which is operating under an evacuation order that mandates telework for all eligible employees, released new guidance outlining its flexible work schedule policy.
People
Oversight Dems want answers from GSA on OPM facilities move
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are complaining that the Trump administration is continuing to advance the proposed merger of the Office of Personnel Management into the General Services Administration despite language in recent legislation requiring a pause on the effort.
Digital Government
NAPA will study OPM-GSA merger
The Academy expects to have complete study by March 2021.
Digital Government
OMB wants telework extended to vulnerable feds amid pandemic
Russell Voight, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, wants federal agencies to let federal employees at greater risk for complications of COVID-19 telework.
People
AFGE member alleges ex-president abused her adult son for years
A day after J. David Cox resigned amid charges of sexual harassment and misusing union funds, other alleged victims react to the newest allegations.
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