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Ethics rule changes coming for feds

Relaxed conflict-of-interest regulations have been proposed that would allow feds to serve on the boards of nonprofit groups. To explain the rules, and changes, turn to attorney Debra Roth.

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Anti-leak policy could cost some feds their retirement

Federal employees working at intelligence agencies may be required to sign a contract stipulating that they would forfeit their federal pensions if they violated non-disclosure agreements. Attorney Bill Bransford explains that for us.

Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , anti-disclosure , POGO , IC , Bill Bransford , Suzanne Kubota

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Spotlight on Public Service Recognition Week

Kirke Harper with the Public Employees Roundtable, and Jim Seymour with the Partnership for Public Service, will talk about why the week is so important.
April 8, 2011

Tags: Public Service Recognition Week , Kirke Harper , Public Employees Roundtable , Jim Seymour , Partnership for Public Service , Kim Ainsworth , Boston Federal Executive Board , Bill Bransford , Fed Talk , pay and benefits

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Intel whistleblowers could lose pensions

Whistleblowers in the intel community could lose their pensions under a new bill, if they're caught leaking even non-classified information. We ask attorney Debra Roth if this changes what a leak is.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , pay and benefits , intelligence community , WikiLeaks , whistleblower rights , Debra Roth , Pensions

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Federal employee accountability: Will the rules change with a new Congress?

Bill Bransford, partner at the law firm Shaw, Bransford & Roth, joins host Bob Leins this week.
March 14, 2011

Tags: performance , Bill Bransford , pay and benefits , Bob Leins , NITP , For Your Benefit , accountability

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How and why to give your Twitter the Hatch Act

Where will you be when Twitter and the Hatch Act collide? Where SHOULD you be? We ask attorney Bill Bransford.

Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , Hatch Act , social media , management , Bill Bransford ,

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Whistleblower label carries false sense of security

"A federal employee authorized to take, direct others to take, recommend or approve any personnel action may not take, fail to take, or threaten to take any personnel action against an employee because of protected whistleblowing." Attorney Debra Roth explains this for us.

Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , whistleblowers , whistleblower protections , Debra Roth ,

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Are You Ready to Telework?

Now that the Telework Enhancement Act has been passed, what comes next? Find out what agencies are expected to do now. Host Bill Bransford talks with Cindy Auten of Telework Exchange and Paul Rowson of WorldatWork.
January 7, 2011

Tags: telework , technology , Telework Enhancement Act , Telework Exchange , Cindy Auten , Paul Rowson , WorldatWork , Bill Bransford , FedTalk

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Federal employees freedom of expression being tested

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has dismissed one of its top organic standards experts because he expressed personal opinions on technical matters. Attorney Bill Bransford explains why that may, or may not, be a problem.

Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , ethics , Agriculture , National Organic Program , management , Bill Bransford ,

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WikiLeaks cause a flood of concern

Congress is now expected to pass whistleblower legislation that would give employees in the intelligence community a way to report corruption and waste. Attorney Debra Roth explains the ramifications.

Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , WikiLeaks , security , whistleblower , Debra Roth ,

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