Ian Smith
Ian Smith is one of the co-founders of FedSmith.com. He enjoys writing about current topics that affect the federal workforce.
Postmaster General Delays Retirement While USPS Seeks Successor
Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan has agreed to temporarily delay her retirement while the agency looks for a successor to her position.
Retirement Backlog Hits Lowest Point for the Year to End 2019
OPM closed out 2019 by achieving a milestone for the year with its retirement backlog.
GSA Lowers Mileage Rates for 2020
The mileage reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling for work will be slightly lower in 2020.
TSP Releases January 2020 Processing Schedule
The TSP has published the January 2020 processing schedule with important tax information for TSP participants.
2019 Was a Big Year for Federal Employees
2019 was an eventful year for federal employees. These are some of the highlights.
Some Feds Excluded from New Paid Parental Leave Benefit
The new paid parental leave law does not apply to some federal employees as written, but some lawmakers want to change that.
Paid Parental Leave Regulations Coming Soon
OPM said in a recent memo that it will be issuing regulations to outline how the new paid parental leave benefit will work.
OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Rehire Former Federal Employees
OPM has proposed a new regulation to facilitate rehiring former federal employees.
Kansas Mailman Credited with Saving Christmas for Local Families
A Kansas mail carrier took quick action to save Christmas gifts bound for local families after his truck caught on fire.
Trump Sends Christmas Thank You Letter to Federal Employees
President Trump wrote a letter to federal employees thanking them for their service and informing them of new pay and leave benefits recently signed into law.
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