Human Resources
New Guidance For Federal Employees Seeking Exceptions to Vaccine Mandate
The government has issued updated guidance for federal employees seeking an exception to the COVID vaccine mandate.
Human Resources
Stay informed with the latest federal human resources news, including updates on federal employee unions, labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace policies, and federal HR guidance. This category covers OPM regulations, pay, leave, and benefits administration, labor‑management disputes, union negotiations, workplace rights, and major **HR policy changes.
Human Resources
Are Unions Relevant in the Age of Telework?
Could telework be the death of unions in the federal government?
Human Resources
OPM: Agencies Can Begin Enforcing Vaccine Mandate in November
OPM has issued guidance on when and how agencies should discipline federal employees who refuse to get vaccinated.
Human Resources
Creating New Federal Holidays: 9/11 Holiday Latest Proposal
There are now 11 federal holidays. A new proposal to create a 9/11 holiday has been put forth in Congress.
Human Resources
Strong Opposition to Mandatory COVID Vaccinations
What do FedSmith readers think of mandatory COVID vaccinations for the federal workforce? Our latest survey shows strong opposition.
Human Resources
Vaccine Mandate Will Apply to Teleworking Federal Employees
The Biden administration's vaccine mandate will require federal employees to show proof of vaccination and will also apply to remote workers.
Human Resources
Federal Employees Have Until November 22 to Get Vaccinated
A new memo says that federal employees will have until just before Thanksgiving to get fully vaccinated under the president's new vaccine mandate.
Human Resources
Must Federal Employees Follow President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate?
The government has issued a COVID vaccine mandate for most federal employees. Are there any remaining options for federal employees who do not want the vaccine?
Human Resources
Mandatory Vaccinations or Possible Removal
President Biden has issued an Executive Order that requires mandatory COVID vaccinations for federal employees.
Human Resources
Required Vaccinations for All Federal Employees: 75 Days to Comply or Possible Removal
The Biden administration plans to require vaccinations for all federal employees to combat the spread of COVID.