March 25, 2024
Via: Government ExecutiveAmazon, SpaceX, Starbucks, and Trader Joe’s have all responded to allegations that they have violated labor laws with the same bold argument. The National Labor Relations Board, they assert in several ongoing legal proceedings, is unconstitutional. SpaceX, for example, says […]
January 16, 2024
Via: Government ExecutiveThe new National Cyber Director Harry Coker, in his first public remarks since starting the job in December, said that the White House intends “to reduce unnecessary barriers” federal contractors face in filling cybersecurity jobs, like requirements for four-year college […]
December 7, 2023
Via: Fox NewsThe nation’s largest labor unions spent a staggering $708 million on politics to propel Democratic Party causes during the previous election cycle on activities that will likely continue throughout the 2024 elections. A new report from the Commonwealth Foundation found […]
November 20, 2023
Via: Government ExecutiveA new financial report released by the Social Security Administration last week shows that the scope of the agency’s overpayment problem has continued to grow. As of Oct. 1, the SSA had an uncollected balance of $23 billion in overpayments […]
November 15, 2023
Via: Washington's Top NewsPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday announced five nominees to federal judgeships, including the first Muslim-American on any circuit court, looking to add to more than 150 of his judicial selections who have already been confirmed to the bench. The announcements […]
November 13, 2023
Via: Federal News NetworkThe State Department is bringing in a record volume of new hires, but is calling on lawmakers for increased budgets through the end of the decade to fully replenish its ranks. Richard Verma, deputy secretary of state for management and […]
October 23, 2023
Via: Federal News NetworkCongress once again has its sights set on making changes to federal benefits in more ways than one. Under one reintroduced bill, former temporary and seasonal federal employees would get a chance to make “catch-up” contributions in their retirement accounts. […]
October 12, 2023
Via: Government ExecutiveTrusted Workforce 2.0, the comprehensive overhaul of how the government vets, checks, and keeps people in national security positions is gearing up for its latest muscle movement: the enrollment of the full public trust population into continuous vetting. Frequently confused […]
October 10, 2023
Via: CSO OnlineThe ongoing economic challenges are severely impacting CISOs, many of whom are struggling to get any salary hikes at all while new job postings for the role are on a decline, according to an IANS study. The IANS study, evaluating […]
October 5, 2023
Via: Government ExecutiveThe House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill Monday meant to limit the requirement of minimum educational attainment for cybersecurity jobs in the federal government. The bill, backed by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Katie Porter, D-Calif, would clarify that […]
September 29, 2023
Via: Washington's Top NewsThe Biden administration on Friday is expected to release a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and other employers with unfilled jobs. Worker shortages […]
September 28, 2023
Via: Washington's Top NewsIf lawmakers fail to strike a deal on the budget and a shutdown happens, many government contractors and their employees stand to be among the hardest hit. David Berteau — president of the Professional Services Council, a trade association for […]
September 20, 2023
Via: Federal News NetworkUp to 2.2 million civilian federal employees face the possibility of either a furlough or work without pay, as Congress has just days to reach an agreement on federal spending before a government shutdown kicks in. During a government shutdown, […]
September 13, 2023
Via: Government ExecutiveFraudulent unemployment insurance payouts during the pandemic amounted to $100 billion to $135 billion, according to an estimate from the Government Accountability Office included in a report released on Tuesday. The congressional watchdog produced the estimate based on sampling of […]
August 22, 2023
Via: Federal News NetworkAn IRS watchdog is calling on the agency to make better use of pay incentives already available to stay on track with plans to build up its workforce. The IRS has more than a dozen pay incentives available to recruit […]
August 15, 2023
Via: Fox NewsPublic education leaders and legislative Democrats held events Monday across North Carolina criticizing Republicans for their slow progress negotiating a state budget, which school administrators said has made it difficult to fill staffing vacancies. As students prepare to return to […]
August 15, 2023
Via: JD SupraNew regulations that substantially expand protections against discrimination in employment, education, public accommodations and housing in Pennsylvania will take effect on Aug. 16, 2023. On December 8, 2022, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission approved regulations by a 3-2 vote that […]
August 14, 2023
Via: CSO OnlineGlobally, there are more cyberthreats than ever and a surge in attacks on operational technology (OT), including the proliferation of new ransomware variations and the ascent of Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS). These developments have caused many firms to place a higher premium […]
August 11, 2023
Via: Government ExecutiveThe Labor Department on Friday announced that it will offer training to federal contractors on recently announced updates to regulations governing how much construction workers on federally funded projects are paid. Vice President Harris on Tuesday announced that the Labor […]
Federal, Industry, Policy, Workforce
August 9, 2023
Via: Washington's Top NewsBringing back factory jobs is one of the most popular of White House promises — regardless of who happens to be the president. Donald Trump said he’d do it with tariffs. Barack Obama said companies would start “insourcing.” George W. […]