HR6538FEDERALUNKNOWN

VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023

July 18, 2024

Veterans Affairs Labor Relations Federal Employees Collective Bargaining Compensation

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The Frame

What this does

This change impacts the legal rights of VA medical employees to use to resolve disputes over whether they have been paid the correct amount under existing laws and agreements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Veterans Affairs medical employees

The bill changes the scope of collective bargaining rights regarding pay-related grievances for these employees.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 18, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

Section 7422 of title 38 generally limits the scope of collective bargaining for VA medical personnel regarding matters of professional conduct or competence. context

Summary

This bill clarifies the definition of 'employee compensation' for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical personnel to ensure that s regarding incorrect pay are not excluded from . It specifically distinguishes between setting pay rates and the process of correcting pay errors.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This change impacts the legal rights of VA medical employees to use to resolve disputes over whether they have been paid the correct amount under existing laws and agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change for VA employees?

It clarifies that s about whether an employee was paid correctly are not considered part of the 'establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation,' which is a category often excluded from .

Who is affected by this legislation?

The bill applies to certain Department of Veterans Affairs employees described in of title 38, which typically includes medical professionals like physicians, dentists, and nurses.

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Connected Entities

personTakano, Mark“Mark Takano introduced the bill.”Map →

bill_number7422“Section 7422 of title 38 is the subject of the amendment.”Map →

personBost, Gil“Gil Bost co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

date2023“The year of the Act's introduction.”Map →

bill_number7421“Section 7421 of title 38 is referenced in the definition.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The Department of Veterans Affairs is the subject of the bill's provisions.”Map →

otherUnited States Code“The legal code being amended.”Map →

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