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Month: December 2018

AFGE Sues Government Over the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 31, 2018 6:24 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Court Cases Leave a comment

AFGE has sued the federal government over the partial shutdown for requiring some federal employees to work without pay.

Biggest Events for Feds in 2018

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 31, 2018 12:15 PM | Updated: Jan 8, 2019 8:37 AM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Coffee cup and a pen on a desk next to a paper napkin with the words '2018 review' written on it - year end, year in review for 2018

What were the most significant events for federal employees in 2018? Here is a summary.

Can a 2019 Pay Raise Be Applied Retroactively?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 30, 2018 6:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Could Congress authorize a 2019 pay raise that would be applied retroactively?

OPM Says It ‘Inadvertently’ Posted Sample Letters Suggesting Feds Barter with Landlords

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 30, 2018 2:26 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM is walking back portions of sample letters it posted last week with tips for federal employees on dealing with creditors after a public outcry.

Pay Freeze Stands for 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2018 7:20 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Rolled up $100 bill stuck in snow and ice depicting a pay freeze for federal employees

Because Congress has not overridden the president’s proposed pay freeze, and an Executive Order has been issued freezing pay, no raise is expected in 2019.

Bill Would Abolish Numerous Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 28, 2018 2:29 PM | Updated: Jan 5, 2019 4:25 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A bill recently introduced in the House would eliminate multiple federal agencies if it were to become law.

NTEU Asks for Support for Federal Workforce in Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 28, 2018 11:42 AM | Updated: Jan 3, 2019 3:19 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

NTEU sent a letter to government leaders asking for financial support for federal employees amidst the partial government shutdown.

OPM Provides Sample Letters Federal Employees Can Send to Creditors During Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 28, 2018 9:59 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Word 'creditors' written in a blue strip over business icons depicting debt payments

OPM has provided federal employees sample letters they can send to creditors if they are struggling with debt payments during the shutdown.

Shutdown Winners and Losers

By Jeff NealDec 27, 2018 1:48 PM | Updated: Jan 3, 2019 3:19 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Word 'shutdown' written on a road sign with an American flag design

The author analyzes who wins and who loses during the ongoing partial government shutdown.

Shutdown Will Cancel Some Federal Employees’ Planned Vacations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 27, 2018 11:47 AM | Updated: Jan 3, 2019 3:19 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Man sitting at a desk with his chin resting on his hands looking sadly at paperwork on the desk with Christmas gifts next to him and a Christmas tree in the background

A regulation on leave says that some federal employees will have their vacations cancelled because of the partial shutdown.

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