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Checking-in on the Current MSPB Nominees and the Record-Setting Case Backlog

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 11, 2021 10:01 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A quorum may soon be restored at MSPB. How long will it take to clear the case backlog and what should federal employees with pending cases do?

USPS Reinstates Mask Requirement for Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 31, 2021 2:58 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Sign reading 'Notice: Face Mask Required' with an illustration of a cloth face mask on it

The Postal Service is again requiring masks for its employees, regardless of their vaccination status.

Biden Nominates New FSIP Members

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 24, 2021 9:52 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden has announced his intent to nominate new members to the FSIP.

Whistleblower Scores GPO Related Win at SSA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 12, 2021 4:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

As a result of a whistleblower’s disclosure, over 21,000 widow(er) beneficiaries may be entitled to receive higher benefits payments.

White House Nominates Two for FLRA Positions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 6, 2021 2:28 PM | Updated: May 28, 2022 11:21 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden is nominating two people for positions at the FLRA – one is for General Counsel and one is for becoming a Member of the FLRA.

USPS Reports $3 Billion Net Loss in Q3 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 6, 2021 1:00 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service reported a sharply higher net loss for the third quarter of 2021 over the same quarter last year.

Biden Nominates New FRTIB, FLRA Members

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 6, 2021 11:44 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden has nominated several individuals to serve in key positions at the FRTIB and FLRA.

VA Mandates COVID Vaccines for Medical Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 26, 2021 5:00 PM | Updated: Sep 13, 2021 4:23 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA has instituted a COVID vaccine mandate for all of its Title 38 employees.

Is Your Agency One of the “Best Places to Work” in Government in 2020?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 29, 2021 6:43 AM | Updated: Apr 11, 2023 2:20 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Which agencies are ranked as the best ones at which to work in the federal government for 2020?

Quorum May Soon Be Restored at MSPB

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 24, 2021 11:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden has named a second nominee for the MSPB Board of Directors which could restore a quorum at the agency to break the case backlog.

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