Is Working after Retirement Worth the Costs?
Is it true that there is an income limit for federal retirees under FERS who work after retiring from federal service?
Month: July 2018
Federal Appeals Court Limits Ability to Sue TSA and its Screeners
A federal appeals court has ruled that TSA screeners are not criminal law enforcement officers thus limiting the circumstances under which they may be sued.
Legislation Would Ban Unions at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit unions at the IRS.
ALJs Excepted from Competitive Service
As a result of a recent Supreme Court decision, President Trump has issued an Executive Order excepting ALJ’s from the competitive service.
DOJ Says Recent Fraud Case May Not Be Linked to OPM Data Breach
The Justice Department now says that a recent case in Maryland involving stolen identities may not be linked to the OPM data breaches after all.
What Does ‘Creditable Civilian Service’ Mean?
I often see the phrase “creditable civilian service” in FedSmith articles – what does this mean?
Back to the Future: Labor Relations in Government Today
How will the new Executive Orders from the Trump administration impact labor relations in the federal government? Here is one perspective.
Should ICE be Abolished?
Calls are growing among some lawmakers to eliminate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Making Better Use of the Probationary Period
The MSPB has found that the probationary period is not extensively used, but there are steps agencies can take to utilize it more effectively.
OPM Proposes Adding 64,000 New Federal Employees to Locality Pay
OPM is proposing to add about 64,000 federal employees to the locality pay system for GS employees.
