What Does the Public Think of Federal Employees?
A new survey offers insights into what the American public thinks of federal employees.
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
Bill Would Ban Databases Tracking Religious Exemption Requests to Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
A bill would ban the federal government from creating databases to track personal info of federal employees seeking religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.
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?
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 Calls for Federal Employees to Resume In-Person Work During SOTU
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.
