Department of Defense Human Resources Management and Labor Relations Systems (US Office of Personnel Management Regulation) (OPM) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the Department of Defense Human Resources Management and Labor Relations Systems (US Office of Personnel Management Regulation) (OPM) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 The Department of Defense (DoD or the Department) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are issuing final regulations to establish the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), a human resources management system, within DoD, as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 108-136, November 24, 2003). These regulations govern basic pay, staffing, classification, performance management, labor relations, adverse actions, and employee appeals. These changes are designed to ensure that the Department's human resources management and labor relations systems align with its critical mission requirements and protects the civil service rights of its employees. This book contains: - The complete text of the Department of Defense Human Resources Management and Labor Relations Systems (US Office of Personnel Management Regulation) (OPM) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section