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Month: October 2020

Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 6, 2020 1:52 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 3:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.

The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Bringing Appeals

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 6, 2020 9:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Legislation introduced in the House would reauthorize the MSPB’s board, but would it help with the case backlog?

Number of TSP Millionaires Up Dramatically

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 5, 2020 6:37 PM | Updated: Apr 13, 2022 1:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The number of TSP millionaires has come back strong after the dramatic drop in March. There are now more TSP millionaires than ever!

Are You the Tortoise or the Hare?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOct 5, 2020 12:14 PM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:41 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

When you start investing can make a huge difference in the amount of wealth you build over the course of your career.

Were You Born Too Early?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOct 5, 2020 8:41 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The author looks at some things which he happened to miss by being born too early (or too late).

Federal Employee Unions’ Bargaining Must Avoid Trivia

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 2, 2020 3:53 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The FLRA has issued a decision to require bargaining only on topics with a substantial impact on working conditions for federal employees.

Legislation Would Allow All Federal Employees to Carry Over Unused Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 2, 2020 1:04 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A new bill would let federal employees roll over greater amounts of unused annual leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Named Federal Employee of the Year

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 1, 2020 1:36 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been named the 2020 Federal Employee of the Year.

C Fund is Up…and Down

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 1, 2020 11:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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September was not such a great month for stocks despite an overall excellent third quarter. How did the TSP funds fare?

How Does Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees Work?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 1, 2020 7:56 AM | Updated: Apr 5, 2022 1:31 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees have a new paid leave benefit: paid parental leave. Here is a summary of the key features and eligibility requirements.

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April 21, 2026

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