Oversight
13 Trump Officials Found to Have Violated the Hatch Act Ahead of 2020 Election
The Trump administration had a “willful disregard” for the law, Office of Special Counsel says.
Management
Labor Department Works to Rescind ‘Problematic’ Contractor Rule
The Trump-era rule clarified religious protections for federal contractors, which many critics argued would allow for discrimination.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Court Temporarily Blocks OSHA Vaccine Rule, Defense Ships Vaccines for Military Children Overseas
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Survey: Majority of Federal Employees Disagree With Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
Comments submitted as part of the survey show a diversity of thought on the requirement.
Management
OSHA Vaccine Rule Applies to Postal Service Employees
More information is to come from USPS and its unions.
Management
SBA’s Elias Hernandez on Telework and Distributing Relief During the Pandemic
The agency “has not missed a beat,” and will be updating its policies on remote work for the long haul, says chief human capital officer.
Management
Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccine Deadline Pushed Back to January
The deadline aligns with the Biden administration’s other new vaccine rules, but is more than six weeks after federal employees are required to receive their shots.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccine Rule for Private Sector Employers Coming Soon
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
House Republicans Demand More Information on Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Lawmakers also are seeking information on job losses and any impact on supply chains.
Oversight
Watchdog: Results of Trump’s Deregulatory Executive Orders Could Be ‘Overstated’
Biden’s repeal of the directives won’t cause “disruptions or major changes going forward,” GAO finds.
Oversight
Afghanistan Watchdog Doubles Down on Oversight Efforts
Upcoming reports will serve as “cautionary and instructive guides” for future operations, said the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccine Mandate Updates; FDA Delays Review of Moderna Vaccine for Adolescents
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Lawsuit Challenges COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Prisons Employees
This is the first challenge by a federal employee union.
Management
Eleven States Challenge Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
The Justice Department and EEOC “have already determined that COVID vaccines can be mandated by employers,” said an OMB spokesperson.
Management
Watchdog: Congress Should Consider Legislation Spelling Out Protections for Global Media Agency’s Journalistic Integrity
While current leadership has worked to rectify changes from the previous administration, the boundaries of the firewall “are not specifically laid out in legislation,” GAO said.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: State Department Embraces Work Flexibilities; CDC Recommends Fourth COVID-19 Shot for Some
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Outstanding Feds to Be Honored at 2021 Service to America Awards
The annual awards are considered the “Oscars of government service.”
Management
Vacancies Act Deadline Looms for Many of Biden’s Acting Officials, But the OMB Director Is an Exception
A statutory provision allows the deputy director of the management and budget office to serve as the agency’s acting leader indefinitely.
Oversight
Top Republicans Request More Information on Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
They wrote to three agencies with concerns about the mandate, including that it might contribute to attrition that would make it difficult for agencies to fulfill their missions.
Management
Lawmakers Push to Extend Deadline for Alaska Native Corporations to Spend COVID-19 Relief Funds
The Supreme Court ruled in June that these corporations are in fact eligible for the money, but now they are racing to spend it ahead of a December 31 deadline.
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