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DODEA GETS EXEMPTION FROM HIRING FREEZE

GREAT NEWS! We have received word that DoDEA has been granted an exemption from the federal hiring freeze. This hopefully means DoDEA will soon be able to start filling existing […] Read More

LEGAL UPDATE ON PHASE OUT OF BENEFITS FOR SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERS, NEW BEGINNINGS, OTHER ISSUES

The Association is aware that management sent out a number of announcements to the field concerning proposed changes in a number of areas. The Association is working through the bargaining […] Read More

CHANGES TO OPM DATA BREACH COVERAGE DECEMBER 1, 2016

The credit monitoring and identity protection services offered free of charge to federal employees potentially impacted by the initial data breach announced by OPM in spring 2015 will expire on […] Read More

HATCH ACT DO’S AND DON’TS

Advice for FEA Members on Political Activities and the Hatch Act The “Hatch Act” is the law that defines what Congress allows federal employees to do (or not to do) […] Read More

SUPPLEMENT TO FEA’S SEPTEMBER 23 BAS LEGAL UPDATE

Form Available for Logging Time Spent Performing BAS To: FEA Leaders and Educators (For Immediate Distribution) From: H.T. Nguyen, FEA Executive Director/ General Counsel Re: SUPPLEMENT TO September 23, 2013 […] Read More

LEGAL UPDATE ON BAS

September 23, 2013 Legal Update DoDEA Management Implements the Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) in DoDDS without Completing Bargaining with FEA To: FEA Leaders and Educators (For Immediate Distribution) From: H.T. […] Read More

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 LEGAL UPDATE

November 5, 2012 Legal Update- Revision of the DoD Instruction on Overseas Allowances and Shipment of 100 Pounds of Household Goods in Conjunction with RAT travel To: FEA Leaders and Educators […] Read More

OCTOBER 18, 2012 FEA LEGAL UPDATE

To: FEA Leaders and Educators (For Immediate Distribution) From: H.T. Nguyen, FEA Executive Director/ General Counsel Re: October 18, 2012 Legal Update- Revision of the DoD Instruction on Overseas Allowances […] Read More

JUNE 12 2012 FEA LEGAL UPDATE

June 12, 2012 Legal Update- Overseas Allowances and Differentials for Domestic Partners of DoDEA Educators and their Dependents/ Shipment of 100 pounds of HHG in conjunction with RAT travel To: […] Read More

JUNE 8 2012 FEA LEGAL UPDATE

June 8, 2012 Legal Update- FEA Legal Victory and several important issues To: FEA Leaders and Educators (For Immediate Distribution) From: H.T. Nguyen, FEA Executive Director/ General Counsel Date: June […] Read More