What OSHA’s latest rule changes signal for federal workforce risk management
Federal News Network ·
Policy & Legislation
Executive orders, legislation, telework, workforce reductions, and policy changes affecting military and federal employees.
Proposed NDAs for federal employees could face constitutional obstacles
Federal News Network ·
Free Speech for Federal Employees? Fired EPA Employees Challenge Their Removal as Supreme Court Ruling Looms
FedSmith ·
OPM: Supervisors Won’t Be Rated Based on Their Subordinates’ Rating Patterns Under New Performance Rules
FEDweek ·
AFGE and NFFE Sue Over Exclusion Ordered for DoD/DoW
FEDweek ·
OPM–MSPB Proposal Explains Why It Would Drop the Longstanding ‘Douglas Factors’
FEDweek ·
Disabled veterans say loss of telework accommodations is making it harder to keep working at VA
Government Executive +1 source ·
In-DepthSupreme Court Ruling Expands White House Control Over Agencies Affecting Federal Employee Protections
FEDweek ·
Federal Court Vacates FLRA Interim Rule Centralizing Union Representation Decisions
FedSmith ·
In-DepthRep. Beyer Introduces H.R. 9261 to Expand Paid Leave for Federal Employees
NARFE News ·
In-DepthSupreme Court Overturns 90-Year-Old Limits on Presidential Firing Authority for Some Independent Agency Officials
FedSmith ·
Unions sue to block USDA reorganization, alleging it’s a RIF in disguise
Reddit — r/fednews ·
In-DepthPro-TCAVA Veterans Group Presses 100+ Congressional Offices to Advance Voting Bill
Military.com ·
OPM Finalizes Performance Rating Rules That Expand Beyond Caps on Top Scores
FEDweek ·
OPM Moves Again to Reinstate Pro-Management Disciplinary Rules via Regulation
FEDweek ·
In-DepthOPM Proposes Changes to Administrative Leave Rules, Including Use in Workforce Restructuring
FedSmith ·
New OPM Rule Changes How Federal Performance Ratings Are Determined
FedSmith ·
OPM proposes a decentralized FEVS with fewer questions and reduced transparency
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM Final Rule Updates Performance Appraisals for GS and Prevailing Rate Employees
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM finalizes performance review overhaul for federal employees
Reddit — r/fednews ·
In-DepthOPM Proposes New Rules on Administrative Leave and Deferred Resignation Programs
Federal Register — OPM ·
New OPM Rule Makes It Easier to Remove Federal Employees for Suitability and Misconduct
FEDmanager ·
Federal employees in Schedule Policy/Career fear job security and retaliation after losing civil service protections
Federal News Network ·
In-Depth4 benefits bills for federal employees and retirees to watch
FNN — Benefits ·
Judge Blocks FLRA Rule Shifting Oversight of Union Representation Issues
FEDweek ·
Why Official Time Is Back—and What It’s Costing Taxpayers
FedSmith ·
In-Depth5 NDAA proposals in the House draft that could impact DoD employees
FNN — Hiring & Retention ·
In-DepthTrump edict to reclassify about 8,000 federal workers as at-will draws swift outcry
GovExec — Workforce ·
In-DepthNew Bill Would Let Sexually Abused Active-Duty and Veteran Service Members Sue the U.S.
Military.com ·
In-Depth15 Military Groups Warn TCAVA Could Saddle 1.5M Future Veterans With $57B in Added Costs
Military.com ·
In-DepthExpanding paid leave for federal workers is back on the table
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
In-DepthHouse vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation
Navy Times ·
Unions sue DoD over termination of collective bargaining agreements
Federal News Network +1 source ·
In-DepthCBO Report: H.R. 3159, Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act
CBO Reports ·
Federal Worker Unions Sue DOD Over Canceled Contracts
Reddit — r/fednews ·
VFW Defends ‘Political Satire’ After Criticism Over Veterans Benefits in Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Military.com ·
In-DepthCBO Report: H.R. 5634, Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026
CBO Reports ·
60 Veterans Bills, 1 Big Misunderstanding: What Congress’ New Package Really Does
Military.com ·
CBO Report: H.R. 7683, VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act
CBO Reports ·
In-DepthDemocrats introduce bill to protect federal workers’ credit scores during shutdowns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
OPM and MSPB Propose Rules to Streamline Performance-Based Demotions, Removals, and Other Adverse Actions
Federal Register — OPM ·
DoD Updates Privacy Act Records Notice for Suicide Event Report (DoDSER) System
Federal Register — DoD ·
Three proposed changes to the process for removing federal employees
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM moves to decentralize and revise the governmentwide Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM Directs Agencies to Update Uniform Allowance Policies After Increase; More Guidance Forthcoming
FEDweek ·
Lawmakers hear testimony on upkeep and support for national veterans cemeteries
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
Union alleges Treasury and HHS delayed disability-related telework accommodation requests
Government Executive +1 source ·
In-DepthSenate NDAA 2027 includes sweeping reforms to strengthen protections for military families in privatized housing
Federal News Network +1 source ·
Senate committee advances bill to ban disability-based organ transplant discrimination
The Hill ·
In-DepthMassive veterans bill nears House vote as Democrats and labor groups vow to oppose it
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
NTEU sues Treasury and HHS over thousands of stalled telework requests from disabled employees
FNN — Unions ·
IRS agrees to stop removing employees’ pro-union flyers and decorations
Government Executive ·
Judge blocks Trump-era bid to increase political control over federal union elections
Government Executive ·
IRS to Restore Union Materials After NTEU First Amendment Lawsuit
FEDweek +1 source ·
In-DepthOPM proposes expanding hazard pay for federal wildland firefighters on prescribed burns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
OPM Proposed Rule Details Allowable Uses of Administrative Leave, Including Deferred Resignation
FEDweek ·
Deferred Resignation Program Cost Taxpayers Billions, Analysis Finds
NARFE News +1 source ·
Proposed NDA ‘Designed to Intimidate’ Federal Employees, Unions Say
FEDweek ·
Comer Presses IRS for Data on Tax-Delinquent Federal Employees and Retirees; Warns Pay Could Be Levied
FEDweek ·
In-DepthNDAA proposal affecting federal workers draws scrutiny on Capitol Hill
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
In-DepthDeferred Resignation Program Cost Tops $11B as OPM Defends Federal Workforce Cuts
FEDmanager +1 source ·
Lawmakers, unions and civil society groups urge OPM to withdraw governmentwide NDA plan
Government Executive ·
In-DepthCongress seeks GAO review of Pentagon assigning JAGs to civilian Justice Department work
Government Executive ·
OPM Moves to Codify Paid Administrative Leave for Deferred Resignation
FEDweek +2 sources ·
OPM Proposes New Administrative Leave Rule Clarifying Expanded Uses, Including Workforce Restructuring
FedSmith ·
In-DepthSenate NDAA Provision Would Expand Military Whistleblower Protections
Military.com ·
In-DepthFederal appeals court keeps VA union contract for 300,000 employees in place amid lawsuit
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
OPM Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Accountability and Integrity Across the Federal Workforce
OPM News +1 source ·
Comer Launches Investigation Into Federal Employees Owing $6.3 Billion in Back Taxes
FedSmith ·
In-DepthExecutive Order Reclassifies About 8,000 Federal Jobs to Schedule Policy/Career Excepted Service
NARFE News +1 source ·
In-DepthCongress Weighs Childcare Provisions and ‘Secret’ Pentagon Spending in NDAA
Military.com ·
In-DepthTrump edict would reclassify about 8,000 federal workers as at-will under new Schedule Policy/Career
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
House Oversight Committee probes rising tax delinquency among federal employees
FNN — Congress ·
Anti-fraud bills target federal payments, but lack a baseline verification requirement
Federal News Network ·
Lawsuit alleges “Schedule Policy/Career” violates the Civil Service Reform Act
Federal News Network ·
Momentum builds to establish a flag for families who have lost veterans to suicide
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
NDAA fight intensifies over women in combat and gender-neutral fitness standards
Air Force Times +5 sources ·
FLRA Upholds Presidential Memo Limiting Lame-Duck Federal Union Contracts
FedSmith ·
In-Depth60 Veterans Bills, $57B and One Big Question: Why Are Veterans Paying for a Pentagon Program?
Military.com +1 source ·
In-DepthDHS officials warn shutdown backlogs are growing across Coast Guard, CISA, and CBP
FNN — Government Shutdown +1 source ·
In-DepthSenate panel bill would trim planned troop pay raises and revive the “War Department” name
Stars and Stripes ·
In-DepthHouse passes budget bill funding Veterans Affairs and military construction
Federal Times +1 source ·
In-DepthSenate rule change would temporarily withhold senators’ pay during future shutdowns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +2 sources ·
In-DepthFired DOJ immigration judges granted rare full-court appellate hearing
Reddit — r/fednews ·
American federal workers in Europe risk losing labor rights and union representation
Federal News Network +1 source ·
Senate Panel Authorizes Pilot Program to Test Civilian Access to Military Commissaries
FEDweek ·
Military commissaries may soon open to DoD civilian employees
FNN — Budget ·
Democrats Press OPM to Conduct Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
FEDweek ·
Senate Defense Spending Bill Omits Union Rights Language; Keeps DWCF Civilian Staffing Levels
FEDweek ·
What Federal Employees and Military Families Need to Know About New Section 530A “Trump” Accounts
Serving Those Who Serve ·
In-DepthDHS warns it will again stop paying employees in May if shutdown continues
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
In-DepthTrump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
New Labor Department rule expands union members’ access to union financial records
The Hill ·
In-DepthOPM Proposes Government-Wide NDA: Potential Impacts on Whistleblower and Collective Bargaining Rights
FedSmith +1 source ·
In-DepthCongress urged to pass Take Care of America’s Veterans Act before the election
The Hill ·
In-DepthGOP VA overhaul bill would narrow employee rights and expand privatization, union warns
Reddit — r/fednews +1 source ·
In-DepthOPM Proposes Ending Time-in-Grade Requirements for GS Promotions
ClearanceJobs News ·
In-DepthGAO: Agencies Cut Workforce in 2025 via Buyouts, Early Retirements, RIFs, and Hiring Limits
GAO Reports +1 source ·
In-DepthHouse Bill (HR 9261) Would Expand Paid Leave Options for Federal Employees
FEDweek +2 sources ·
In-DepthOPM proposes requiring all federal employees to sign an NDA
GovExec — Workforce ·
In-DepthOPM NDAA proposal faces Capitol Hill scrutiny over whistleblower impacts
Government Executive ·
In-DepthGOP VA overhaul bill would narrow some VA employees’ rights, expand privatization, and change disability benefits
Government Executive ·
In-DepthHere are the 62 bills in the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
Ninth Circuit Issues Final Mandate in AFGE v. Trump, Closing En Banc Review Option for Federal Unions
FedSmith +1 source ·
CBO Report: H.R. 2283, Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act
CBO Reports ·
In-DepthLawmakers revive bill aimed at reducing fallout and political pressure during future shutdowns
FNN — Government Shutdown +1 source ·
Employees say NSF HQ move is being used to roll back telework for workers with disabilities
GovExec — Workforce ·
In-DepthCongress seeks GAO review of Pentagon’s use of military lawyers in civilian Justice Department roles
Government Executive ·
In-DepthFall Shutdown Fears Grow as Congress Hits Funding Roadblock
FEDmanager +1 source ·
NTEU Sues IRS After Managers Allegedly Removed and Destroyed Pro-Union Items From Employee Workspaces
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Why the ‘new’ Schedule F (Schedule P/C) may not politicize the civil service
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthNew Bill Would Provide Federal Employees Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave
FEDmanager +1 source ·
In-DepthExecutive Order 14410 Creates “Schedule Policy/Career” Excepted Service Category; OPM Issues Implementation Guidance
Serving Those Who Serve +1 source ·
In-DepthGAO: Executive Actions and OPM Guidance Reshaped Probationary Employment Rules, Reduced Staffing at Some Agencies
GAO Reports ·
DoD Proposes Amendments to AcqDemo Plan, Incorporating Select STRL Demo Provisions
Federal Register — DoD ·
In-DepthTrump Administration Finalizes Rule to Strip Competitive Service Protections From 50,000+ Federal Employees
NARFE News ·
NTEU Sues IRS Over Removal of Union-Related Materials
FEDweek ·
NDA proposal raises concerns about a ‘chilling effect’ on federal employee whistleblowing
Federal News Network ·
Growing Concerns Over OPM’s New Government-Wide NDA Proposal
NARFE News ·
Concerns Grow Over OPM’s Proposed Government-Wide Nondisclosure Agreement
NARFE News +1 source ·
In-DepthOCC preparing for large-scale summer RIFs amid leadership departures
Reddit — r/fednews ·
GAO: DOL VETS USERRA Investigations Could Improve with Enhanced Training as Complaints Rise
GAO Reports +1 source ·
In-Depth5 NDAA proposals that could impact DoD employees
Federal News Network +1 source ·
In-DepthThousands of Federal Employees Could Face Changes to Job Classification Under New Executive Order
FEDweek ·
NTEU sues IRS over removal of employees’ pro-union flyers and decorations
Government Executive ·
NTEU sues IRS over directive removing pro-union flyers and decorations
Government Executive ·
NTEU sues IRS over directive removing employees’ pro-union decorations
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
In-DepthBipartisan Bill Would Create Paid FMLA Leave for Federal Employees
FedSmith ·
As workplace rules shift, federal employees adjust how they work
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthSweeping veterans package would fast-track the Major Richard Star Act and 60 other bills
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
In-DepthHistoric Veterans Package Combines 60 Bills Into One Major Congressional Push
Military.com +1 source ·
In-DepthSenators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
FNN — Pay +1 source ·
In-DepthSenate defense policy bill excludes IVF coverage expansion
The Hill ·
In-DepthHistoric Veterans Package Combines 60 Bills in Major Congressional Push for Veterans and Military Families
Military.com ·
In-DepthDemocrats introduce bill to protect federal employees’ credit scores during shutdowns
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
Reddit post cites IRS email suggesting most compressed work schedules may end after July 25
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Senate Democrats urge reversal of ruling threatening civil service protections
Federal News Network +1 source ·
Senate Democrats urge appeals court to reverse ruling that could weaken civil service protections
FNN — Hiring & Retention +1 source ·
In-DepthNDAA proposal affecting federal employees draws scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Government Executive ·
In-DepthOPM Issues Guidance on Implementing Trump’s Schedule Policy/Career Order and What It Means for Employees
FedSmith ·
TMF acting director urges Congress to reauthorize fund to expand AI and modernization projects at VA
FedScoop ·
In-DepthFY 2027 Funding Bills: Pay Raise Proposals, Agency Budget Levels, and Shutdown Risk Update
FEDmanager ·
Return-to-office surge stress-tests GSA network infrastructure after upgrades
Government Executive ·
In-DepthLawmakers revive bill to reduce the impact of future government shutdowns
FNN — Government Shutdown ·
Union warns EPA’s switch from desk phones to calling software may cause 9-1-1 failures
Reddit — r/fednews ·
EPA replaced employee desk phones with calling software; union warns 9-1-1 location may not work reliably
The Hill ·
GAO: GSA’s Federal Buildings Database Still Contains Inaccuracies and Outdated Data
FEDweek ·
Lawmaker seeks answers on proposed NDAs for federal employees
Federal News Network ·
House Passes Bills on Federal Employee Bonuses and Financial Management Controls
FEDweek ·
In-DepthFederal appeals court keeps VA union contract in place for 300,000 employees amid lawsuit over executive order
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
In-DepthHASC amendment would block Trump EO ending collective bargaining rights for DoD civilians
Federal News Network +1 source ·
House passes bill to speed first union contracts, with 20 Republicans joining
NPR — National Security +1 source ·
OPM Schedule P/C Guidance Covers Disciplinary Actions and RIF Procedures
FEDweek +1 source ·
President Signs H.R. 3490 and S. 2393 Into Law (GAO Cancer Report; FY2025 VA Medical Facility Authorizations)
White House Briefing Room +1 source ·
In-DepthLegislation Targets ‘Claims Sharks’ Accused of Scamming Veterans Seeking VA Benefits
Military.com ·
SSA chief says phone wait times are down 75% and website issues have been fixed
Federal News Network ·
The next phase in employee surveillance is here
The Hill ·
Union urges Congress to block Trump anti-union executive order at the Pentagon
GovExec — Workforce ·
Union renews push for Congress to block Trump anti-union executive order at the Pentagon
GovExec — Workforce ·
Union renews call for lawmakers to override Trump’s anti-union executive order at the Pentagon
GovExec — Workforce ·
OPM outlines changes to Schedule Policy/Career for federal employees
Reddit — r/fednews ·
In-DepthHouse Armed Services advances $1.15T NDAA with pay raise, Pentagon reforms, and added oversight of SecDef Hegseth
The Hill ·
Lawsuit alleges DOJ is illegally rejecting telework requests from employees with disabilities
Reddit — r/fednews ·
Lawsuit alleges DOJ is unlawfully denying telework as a reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities
Government Executive ·
Lawsuit alleges DOJ is illegally denying telework as a reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities
GovExec — Workforce ·
Another lawsuit alleges DOJ is illegally rejecting telework requests from employees with disabilities
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
Proposed NDA for federal employees could chill whistleblowing, advocates warn
Federal News Network ·
In-DepthHouse panel advances $1.15T NDAA with service member pay bump, Pentagon reforms, and added oversight of SecDef Hegseth
The Hill ·
OPM Seeks Public Comment on Draft NDA Requirement for Federal Employees; NARFE Urges Opposition
NARFE News ·
In-DepthLawmakers move to require chaperones for ‘sensitive’ OB-GYN exams in military treatment facilities
Navy Times ·
In-DepthLawmakers move to require chaperones for ‘sensitive’ appointments in military health system
Military Times ·
In-DepthLawmakers move to require chaperones for ‘sensitive’ OB-GYN appointments in military health system
Marine Corps Times ·
Campaign Against Federal Workers Raises Concerns About Chilling Speech and Initiative
FNN — Unions ·
Lawsuit alleges DOJ retaliated against employees with disabilities who requested telework accommodations
GovExec — Workforce ·
OPM Seeks Comment on Draft Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
NARFE News +1 source ·
Report warns of ‘structural conflict’ as political appointees enter agency IG offices
GovExec — Workforce ·
Federal oversight faces ‘structural conflict’ as political appointees enter IG offices
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
Proposal to expand federal employee NDAs raises whistleblower and transparency concerns
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
Union warns NSF return-to-office push may sideline disability accommodations
FNN — Unions ·
Union says NSF return-to-office plan undermines existing disability accommodations
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
Union says NSF return-to-office plan could delay disability accommodations
FNN — Unions ·
White House proposes requiring all federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements
Federal Times +2 sources ·
Federal employee union urges telework flexibility as gas prices rise
FNN — Unions ·
Federal employee union urges renewed telework flexibility as gas prices rise
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
OPM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Governmentwide Nondisclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM Drafting New NDA Requirement for Federal Employees Handling Sensitive Information After Major Leaks
OPM News ·
OPM Drafting NDA Requirement for Federal Employees Handling Sensitive Information After Major Leaks
OPM News ·
NTEU urges Trump administration to relax telework rules and raise mileage reimbursement as gas prices rise
GovExec — Pay & Benefits +1 source ·
House passes budget bill funding VA and military construction programs
Federal Times ·
OPM Seeks OMB Reinstatement of Generic Collections for Program Services and Leadership Assessment Surveys
Federal Register — OPM ·
Tax delinquency rates for federal employees and retirees are climbing, TIGTA finds
FNN — Pay +1 source ·
Senate approves resolution to withhold senators’ pay during future shutdowns
FNN — Government Shutdown ·
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
FNN — Pay ·
OPM Proposes Privacy Act Update to General Personnel Records for Do Not Pay/Improper Payment Checks
Federal Register — OPM ·
Coast Guard partially reopens National Maritime Center amid shutdown, citing 18,000-credential backlog
FNN — Government Shutdown +1 source ·
Federal unions sue FLRA, alleging plans would ‘politicize’ labor representation decisions
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
VA reverses course, restores union contracts after judge rebukes agency
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
Court Upholds OPM Policy Limiting Federal Funding for Gender Transition Procedures
OPM News ·
OPM Director Kupor Delivers Opening Remarks at House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
OPM News ·
Court filings: VA restores AFGE labor contract but says it needs clarification before implementing it
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
House Republicans push “must-pass” VA authorization bill process modeled on NDAA
Federal Times ·