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Month: February 2018

Efforts Scrapped to Privatize a Portion of the FAA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 28, 2018 1:45 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2019 5:29 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An ongoing effort in the House to privatize a portion of the FAA has come to an end.

Postmaster Removed for Unacceptable Conduct

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFeb 28, 2018 11:36 AM | Updated: Mar 6, 2018 5:05 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An 18-year postal employee who had worked his way up to Postmaster Grade 21 tried unsuccessfully to have his firing overturned by the appeals court.

Legislation Would Require Naming All ‘Nonessential’ Federal Employees in a Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 27, 2018 7:25 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New legislation would require all federal employees deemed “nonessential” to be named in the event of a government shutdown.

What in the *~CSRDF*/@ is Going on?

FedSmith.com author Ann WertsBy Ann WertsFeb 27, 2018 2:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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How well do you understand your federal employee benefits, and how does this information tie into the recently proposed cuts?

Janus V. AFSCME: Effect on Federal Sector Labor Relations

By Bob GilsonFeb 27, 2018 9:44 AM | Updated: Mar 5, 2018 11:25 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Folder sitting on a desk labeled 'labor union' next to an open pamphlet and a pen

A case involving public sector unions is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. How does it affect federal employees?

No Interim Pay for Some FERS Retirees?

By Robert F. BensonFeb 26, 2018 3:22 PM | Updated: Mar 2, 2018 11:58 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How does interim pay work with the FERS Annuity Supplement? The author provides an explanation.

Court of Appeals Ruling Protects CFPB Director from At-Will Removal

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Feb 26, 2018 12:11 PM | Updated: Mar 2, 2018 11:58 AM Categories Agency News, Court Cases Leave a comment

An appeals court recently said that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should act with the same degree of independence as other financial regulators.

Will I Be Included in the Proposed Benefits Cuts?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 25, 2018 1:47 PM | Updated: Mar 2, 2018 11:58 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Frightened businessman under a huge red arrow trending downwards indicating negative returns and/or pay/benefits cuts

Benefits cuts for federal employees have once again made their way into the latest budget proposal. What can federal employees do in the meantime?

Average Federal Employee Salary in States: How Do You Compare?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 24, 2018 1:39 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Which states have the highest average federal salary and which states have the lowest? Here is a complete list.

FRTIB Announces Selection of New Chief Investment Officer

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 23, 2018 11:00 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the selection of a new Chief Investment Officer.

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