Here is a link to a great article about OPM Deputy Director Christine Griffin. Ms. Griffin is working to improve the Federal Government’s track record in hiring diverse applicants.  It appears that her focus will be on increasing diversity in Federal Government for females, Hispanics, and disabled workers.

The Federal Government is tasked, by law, with being the Model Employer for hiring and retaining and accommodating disabled employees.  However, in every year since 1994 (with one exception), the percentage of disabled [...]

A recent Federal Circuit decision held that the Agency breached a settlement agreement it made with its former employee.

The former employee, a USPS worker, was terminated for “Failure to Maintain a Regular Work Schedule/Tardy“. In fact, the Plaintiff suffered from Sleep Apnea, a disability that affected his breathing and sleeping and caused him to frequently arrive late for work.

In settlement of his removal appeal to the MSPB, the Postal Service [...]