Ian Smith
Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He enjoys writing about current topics that affect the federal workforce.
Legislation Introduced to Boost Per Diem Rates
Recently introduced legislation has the potential to make next year’s per diem rates higher than they might be otherwise.
This is What Work Life Will Be Like at OPM Post Coronavirus
OPM has released guidelines for returning agency employees to work in their offices.
Don’t Throw Away Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment!
About 4 million people are getting stimulus payments on prepaid debit cards, and some have mistakenly thrown them in the trash.
Connolly Accuses Labor Department of Overstepping its Authority on TSP’s I Fund
The House Oversight Committee has now stepped into the ongoing political battle over the TSP’s I Fund.
Are Whistleblowers More Likely to Be Fired if They Are Probationary Employees?
A GAO report attempted to determine if whistleblowers are more likely to be fired when they are in probationary status.
Mail Carrier Allegedly Changed Ballot Requests from ‘Democrat’ to ‘Republican’ as a ‘Joke’
A West Virginia mail carrier has been charged with attempted election fraud after allegedly tampering with ballot requests sent through the mail.
How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Paid by the IRS?
The IRS has published updated data showing the total number of COVID-19 stimulus payments issued to date.
Another Bill Would Ban Federal Employees from Using TikTok
A second bill has been introduced in Congress to ban federal employees from using TikTok on government issued devices.
Group Calls for 20% Pay Cut for All Federal Employees
A group is calling for “DC politicians and bureaucrats” to take a temporary pay cut to share the economic pain from the coronavirus.
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