🏢DOL Extends Comment Period on Rehabilitation Act Regulations
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise the implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The comment period for the NPRM was scheduled to close on September 2, 2025. With this notice document, DOL is extending the comment period to September 17, 2025. Commenters who have already submitted public comments do not need to resubmit their comments. DOL will consider all comments received from the date of publication of the NPRM through the close of the extended comment period. Any previous denial of a request to extend the comment period remains denied to the extent the request asked for more than a 15-day extension. Commentors are encouraged to submit all comments by September 17, 2025, as no further extension will be granted.
Learn More📉Impact of the Sunset of the Pathways Management Fellows Program
As directed by the Executive Order "Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy" issued February 19, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is rescinding the regulations on the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program and making conforming amendments.
Learn More⚖️Notification of Disciplinary Appeals Board Panel by Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health-Care Personnel Act of 1991 (hereinafter "Act"), Public Law 102-40, revised the disciplinary grievance and appeal procedures for employees appointed under Federal law. It also required the periodic designation of VA employees who are qualified to serve on the Disciplinary Appeals Board. These employees constitute the Disciplinary Appeals Board Panel from which board members in a case are appointed. This notice announces that the roster of employees on the panel is available for review and comment. Employees, employee organizations, and other interested parties shall be provided, upon request and without charge, the list of the employees on the panel, and they may submit comments concerning the suitability of any employee on the panel list.
Learn More📉Implications of Rescinded Social Security Rulings for Businesses
We are providing notice of the rescission of SSR 83-33; SSR 83-34; SSR 83-35; SSR 84-25; and SSR 84-26.
Learn More🔍Proposed Rule on Federal Employee Accountability and Performance
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a rule to increase career employee accountability. Agency supervisors report great difficulty removing employees for poor performance or misconduct. The proposed rule lets policy-influencing positions be moved into Schedule Policy/Career. These positions will remain career jobs filled on a nonpartisan basis. Yet they will be at-will positions excepted from adverse action procedures or appeals. This will allow agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions who engage in misconduct, perform poorly, or undermine the democratic process by intentionally subverting Presidential directives.
Learn More🏛️Strengthening Suitability and Fitness of the Federal Workforce
The memorandum outlines a directive for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to reassess and strengthen suitability determinations for federal employees based on post-appointment conduct. It establishes procedures for OPM to ensure compliance within executive agencies and mandates timely action on separations or corrective measures directed by the OPM. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to applicable laws and appropriations in the implementation of these regulations.
Learn More🚫Federal Hiring Freeze Memorandum Impacts Labor Market Trends
The memorandum issued by the President enforces a hiring freeze on federal civilian positions across the executive branch. It specifies exceptions for military personnel and positions related to national security, while outlining a plan for workforce reduction through efficiency. Contracting to circumvent the freeze is prohibited, emphasizing a focus on resource allocation and public service delivery.
Learn More📋Notice on Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping by DOL
The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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