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Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.

Biden vs. Trump: Changes in the Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2024 7:44 AM Categories Human Resources, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How has the federal workforce changed under Presidents Trump and Biden? Here is a summary of racial composition, total federal employment and salary increases.

OPM Directs Agencies to Advance Pay Equity for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 19, 2024 10:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is directing agencies to conduct independent pay gap analyses to advance pay equity throughout the federal workforce.

Bill Would Subject More Federal Employees to Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 16, 2024 2:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to restrict partisan political activity of certain federal employees while on duty or in the workplace.

If They Only Knew: ADA Awareness Can Block RTO for Government Staff

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJul 15, 2024 1:22 PM | Updated: Jul 24, 2024 3:13 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employees may be able to utilize the ADA to request work from home accommodations based on mental health conditions.

OSC Cracking Down on White House Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 21, 2024 6:30 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 12:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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New Hatch Act enforcement guidelines are designed to level the playing field between White House staff and other federal employees.

3 Hatch Act Prohibitions Federal Employees Need to Know When It Comes to Their Social Media Presence This Election Season

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 1, 2024 2:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What can federal employees do and not do on social media when it comes to potential Hatch Act violations?

2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming in May

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 26, 2024 5:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be distributed to federal employees in May.

FLRA Leadership Vacancies Continue But There is Progress

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 22, 2024 12:09 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 5:20 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The leadership of the FLRA has struggled with vacancies. Two nominations may emerge from the Senate after a recent hearing. The General Counsel position remains vacant.

Social Media Use Can Result in Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 17, 2024 8:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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National election years are often the prime time for Hatch Act violations. Two new cases show how the Hatch Act and social media can come together.

OPM Issues Final Rule in Response to Schedule F

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 5, 2024 8:05 AM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has finalized a rule to implement a prohibition against a future president being able to reclassify federal employees and remove their civil service protection.

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