Is it Time for Federal Employees to Head Back to Agency Offices?
The federal government has had a dramatic shift in its policies regarding in-person work for federal employees. How do FedSmith readers feel about it?
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and How Investors Should Respond
Stock market volatility has increased after Russia invaded Ukraine. How should investors respond?
GOP Proposal Would Slash Federal Workforce, Limit Federal Employee Salaries
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced a plan with specific proposals to guide future Republican Congressional lawmaking efforts.
Biden Thanks Federal Employees, Hints at Increasing In-Person Work
President Biden sent a letter to federal employees thanking them for their service to the country and indicated that in-person work will soon increase.
Federal Employees No Longer Required to Wear Masks in Much of the Country
The Biden administration has relaxed mask requirements for federal employees in accordance with new CDC guidelines.
Bill Would Let Federal Employees Sue the Government Over Vaccine Mandates
Recently introduced legislation would allow federal employees harmed by a COVID vaccine they received due to the vaccine mandate to sue the government.
More Power for Unions: Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated for Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson, a strong union advocate, has been nominated as a Supreme Court justice. Her nomination delights federal employee unions.
FedSmith Readers Still Say They Shouldn’t Be Working in Offices
Our readers said that federal employees still should not return to in-office work despite increasing calls from Congress for them to do so.
GOP Lawmakers Tell Biden to Stop Collecting Federal Employees’ Religious Data
A group of House Republicans voiced opposition to agency efforts to collect data on federal employees seeking religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.
Be Prepared: Vaccine Mandates, Government Shutdown, and Political Dysfunction
Republicans in Congress are seeking support against any budget bill with funding for vaccine mandates. The result could be a government shutdown.
