Civil Service Reform Act: Core federal legislation that governs the organization and management of the civil service system, establishing merit-based employment practices.
Title 5 USC: United States Code section specifically dealing with Government Organization and Employees, providing fundamental framework for federal employment.
Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute: Legislation governing labor relations between federal agencies and their employees, including union rights and collective bargaining.
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Collection of federal laws ensuring non-discrimination in federal employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and other protected characteristics.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and preventing discrimination.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age.
Federal Employee Pay Act: Legislation governing compensation structures and pay scales for federal employees.
Federal Employees Health Benefits Act: Law establishing and governing the health insurance program for federal employees and their dependents.
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Act: Legislation providing life insurance benefits for federal employees.
Ethics in Government Act: Law establishing ethical standards and financial disclosure requirements for federal employees.
Hatch Act: Legislation limiting political activities of federal employees to ensure nonpartisan civil service.
Standards of Ethical Conduct: Executive branch regulations defining ethical behavior and conduct expectations for federal employees.
Privacy Act of 1974: Law governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information maintained by federal agencies.
Federal Information Security Management Act: Legislation establishing information security standards and practices for federal information systems.
Whistleblower Protection Act: Law protecting federal employees who disclose government wrongdoing from retaliation.
Merit System Principles: Fundamental principles ensuring fair and open recruitment, selection, and advancement in federal service based on ability and performance.
