Author: Ian Smith

Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He has over 20 years of combined experience in media and government services, having worked at two government contracting firms and an online news and web development company prior to his current role at FedSmith.

OPM Issues Guidance on President’s Return to In-Person Work Memo

By Ian SmithJan 23, 2025 9:19 AM Human Resources Leave a comment

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OPM has released its anticipated guidance on President Trump’s memo that ends remote work for most federal employees.

Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees

By Ian SmithJan 23, 2025 8:05 AM Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Another attempt is being made to give retired federal employees under both FERS and CSRS the same COLAs.

Employees Being Placed on Admin Leave as DEI Offices Prepare to Be Shuttered

By Ian SmithJan 22, 2025 9:37 AM | Updated: Jan 25, 2025 8:47 AM Human Resources Leave a comment

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Federal employees working in DEI offices are being placed on administrative leave in advance of these programs being terminated.

NTEU Sues Trump Over Schedule F

By Ian SmithJan 21, 2025 12:27 PM Court Cases Leave a comment

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NTEU has sued the Trump administration over the Schedule F executive order.

Trump Formally Establishes DOGE

By Ian SmithJan 21, 2025 8:43 AM Current Events Leave a comment

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President Trump issued an Executive Order formally establishing the Department of Government Efficiency.

Trump Signs Memorandum Ending Remote Work for Federal Employees

By Ian SmithJan 20, 2025 7:16 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2025 11:39 AM Human Resources Leave a comment

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President Trump has directed agencies to terminate remote work arrangements for federal employees.

AFGE Sues Trump Administration Over DOGE

By Ian SmithJan 20, 2025 2:57 PM Court Cases Leave a comment

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AFGE is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the new Trump administration over the DOGE task force.

OPM Issues Final Rule Giving Some FWS Federal Employees a Pay Raise

By Ian SmithJan 20, 2025 8:25 AM Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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OPM has issued a final rule that will impact the salaries of about 17,000 Federal Wage System federal employees.

Federal Employees Would Need Annual Agreements to Telework Under New Bill

By Ian SmithJan 18, 2025 10:40 AM Human Resources Leave a comment

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A new bill seeks to reform telework policies. Among its provisions is a requirement that federal employees get annual approval to telework.

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