Ralph R. Smith
Ralph Smith has several decades of experience working with federal human resources issues. He has written extensively on a full range of human resources topics in books and newsletters and is a co-founder of two companies and several newsletters on federal human resources. Follow Ralph on Twitter: @RalphSmith47
Shutdown Officially Over, For Now
The shutdown is officially over, for now. When will federal employees get paid?
Short-Term Agreement Reached to Re-Open Government
A short-term agreement will re-open the government until February 15th. Back pay will occur quickly for federal employees according to President Trump.
Unions, Tax Returns and the Shutdown
The IRS is recalling additional employees back to work to process tax returns. The union agreement may provide a basis for not returning to work until the shutdown ends.
Average Federal Employee Pay and the Shutdown
PayPal is offering an interest-free cash advance to federal employees of $500. The announcement is based on a false assumption about federal pay.
Shutdown, No Pay and Ethics for Federal Employees
The partial government shutdown continues. What are feds doing to cope with the disruption? Is crowdfunding consistent with federal ethics rules?
No More Union at the FLRA
The FLRA Chairman has eliminated recognition of a union of agency employees based on requirements of the Civil Service Reform Act.
Use-or-Lose Leave and the Partial Shutdown
What will happen to “use-or-lose” leave that was lost due to the government shutdown? For most, it will be restored.
Build a Wall? What Do Federal Employees Want?
What do federal employees think of the shutdown and building a border wall? Here are the results from our survey on the subject.
What Are You Doing During the Shutdown?
Are you a furloughed federal employee? If so, what are you doing during the shutdown? Tell us your story.
The Holman Rule and Federal Employees
The “Holman Rule” was dropped in new House rules adopted for the 116th Congress which could make some federal employees sleep easier at night.
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