Drew Friedman is a reporter at Federal News Network. He covers a range of topics including government, public policy, labor laws, and workforce issues, with a particular focus on HR and workforce dynamics, litigation, and law enforcement. Drew's work has also been featured in Air Mail.
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Drew Friedman’s coverage primarily focuses on human resources and employment within the federal government in the United States. His articles revolve around government announcements, data citations, as well as legal policy regulations related to federal employees, recruitment, pay raises, hiring practices, retirement services and more.
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By: Drew Friedman
Plaintiffs said Rollins' religious messages are “unconstitutionally coercive,” leaving USDA employees feeling “unwelcome, excluded and like outsiders.”…
Potential adjustments to short-term disability insurance and credit protection for feds during government shutdowns are on the table through new legislation.
By: Drew Friedman
A new appellate decision from EEOC ordered a reversal of the denied religious exemptions, compensation for the affected employees and a new investigation.
By: Drew Friedman
Trump administration officials said moving jurisdiction away from MSPB and giving OPM the power to decide employee appeals will speed up RIFs and reduce costs.
An appeals court recently ruled that federal employees’ disability retirement benefits cannot be denied solely based on a lack of “objective” medical evidence.
Shane Stevens, who has been serving as associate director of healthcare and insurance at OPM since last summer, is voluntarily resigning from the role.
By: Drew Friedman
OMB told agencies to report federal spending going toward 49 nonprofit organizations, many of which focus on DEI, immigration support and humanitarian aid.
By: Drew Friedman
Violations of the NDA could result in disciplinary action, including terminations or civil and criminal penalties for federal employees, OPM said.
OPM proposed to eliminate a required one-year wait before promoting feds, saying it will reduce burdens, add flexibility and strengthen federal recruitment.
By: Drew Friedman
A survey of hundreds of probationary federal employees who were fired last year reveals lasting impacts for their careers, mental health and former agencies.
