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Month: December 2018

Trump Says Many Federal Employees Want Border Security

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 27, 2018 9:25 AM | Updated: Jan 8, 2019 10:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Trump said that many federal employees support his effort to build a border wall, but some unions disagree. Where do you stand?

OPM Reassures Federal Employees About FEHB Benefits Amidst Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 26, 2018 12:58 PM | Updated: Jan 2, 2019 10:48 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM is assuring federal employees who made changes to their FEHB benefits that they will not be impacted by the partial government shutdown.

10 Ways to Save on Taxes And Expenses in 2019

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbDec 26, 2018 10:41 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The start of a new year is a good time to review your finances. These are some simple things you can do to help save on taxes and boost your long-term savings.

Merry Christmas from FedSmith!

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 25, 2018 2:05 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

As we celebrate the Christmas season, we wanted to take a moment to give thanks to all of you who make FedSmith possible.

Bill Would Close Congressional Gym, Dining Room During Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 24, 2018 3:58 PM | Updated: Dec 31, 2018 12:14 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new bill would close the Congressional gym and dining room during the shutdown but guarantee pay for the employees working there.

Some Federal Employees Could Get Double Pay for the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 23, 2018 12:49 PM | Updated: Jan 11, 2019 7:50 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Some federal employees could potentially get double pay out of the partial government shutdown, but there are some catches.

Mulvaney: Shutdown Could Last Into New Year

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 23, 2018 11:27 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 6:12 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

OMB director Mick Mulvaney said this morning that the shutdown may extend into the new year and discussed some of the pay implications for federal employees.

OPM General Counsel Will Continue as MSPB Chairman

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2018 8:53 AM | Updated: Oct 7, 2020 9:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The new OPM General Counsel will work concurrently at OPM and MSPB.

‘Twas the Shutdown Before Christmas

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 22, 2018 9:21 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A partial government shutdown is now officially underway. Here are some important things to know regarding pay and agency closures.

Shutdowns Are Part of What Federal Employees ‘Sign Up For’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2018 11:58 AM | Updated: Dec 31, 2018 12:14 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Are furloughs from shutdowns an expected job hazard of being a federal employee? One Congressman recently said it’s what federal workers “sign up for.”

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