How VA is Ramping Up Recruitment Efforts Thanks to Recently Enacted Laws
Thanks to the PACT and RAISE Acts of 2022, the VA has new recruitment tools and so far, at least – they seem to be working.
Recently Passed Laws Help Veterans, VA Workers, and Federal Firefighters
Legislation brings pay boosts for federal wildland firefighters and VA employees – plus “millions” of veterans now covered by Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system.
The Highest Paid Federal Employees
There are more than 70 feds who make more money than the President, and they all have the same job title.
Injunction Halting Federal Vaccine Mandate Upheld
Administration vaccine mandate, halting all related suspensions and terminations.
Around 46,000 Veterans Had Private Information Stolen in Data Breach
Data Breach at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Results in 46,000 Veterans having private information compromised
Clarifications to Parental Leave Rules, Starting October 1st
OPM clarifies parental leave rules, including eligibility for certain agencies and their employees.
Federal Contracts: The VA, State Dept., and DoD’s Recent IT Contracts
Recent IT Contracts: VA Dept. Awards $96 million for Telework Improvements, State Dept. Awards $350 million to GDIT, & Watchdog Highlights Ethical Questions involving Multi-billion dollar DoD JEDI Contract
Office of Personnel Management Expedites Hiring Amid Coronavirus Crisis
OPM responds to the global health emergency- expedites hiring process and allows rehired annuitants at the VA to receive full pension and salary for their time.
For Hazard Pay, USBP, USDA, & VA Unions File Lawsuit with AFGE
Unions representing three federal agencies at forefront of the coronavirus crisis joined the American Federation of Government Workers (AFGE) in lawsuit for hazard pay
Federal Worker Statistics: the 2018 FEVS Results
The 2018 Federal Employment Viewpoint Survey, Federal Worker Statistics