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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.

When Will Your Stimulus Payment Arrive?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 31, 2020 10:33 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Close up of the face of Benjamin Franklin on a $100 bill wearing a face mask to protect from the COVID-19 coronavirus

Another round of stimulus payments have begun to be distributed under the new COVID-19 relief bill.

Good Riddance to 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 30, 2020 11:09 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Words '2020 Review' written on an index card sitting on a wooden surface

What were some of the highlights from a year that most of us will be glad to see come to an end?

Will You Get a Stimulus Check Under the New COVID-19 Relief Bill?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 22, 2020 1:06 PM | Updated: Dec 27, 2020 8:15 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
$100 bill pictured upright in a 3D fashion with the image of Benjamin Franklin wearing a surgical face mask to protect from COVID-19 coronavirus; a spread of $100 bills cash lies underneath the upright $100 bill

These are highlights from the new coronavirus relief bill that was just passed by Congress.

Biden to Require Wearing Masks in Federal Buildings

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 10, 2020 8:55 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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President elect Joe Biden plans to issue an order to require wearing masks inside of federal buildings as soon as he takes office.

Is It Time to Tax Telework?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 12, 2020 1:31 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Telework has grown sharply during the pandemic, and a tax on remote workers has been pitched as a way to level the workforce playing field.

FedSmith Readers Think Telework is Sustainable Long Term

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 30, 2020 8:48 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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Is telework a viable long-term options for the federal workforce? FedSmith readers think it is.

Election 2020: Where Do Trump and Biden Stand on Social Security?

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithOct 13, 2020 3:51 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Social Security cards and COVID-19 coronavirus cells overlaid on top of an image of the US Capitol building

The author says that neither presidential candidate appears to have a solid plan to address looming problems with Social Security.

FedSmith Readers Give Slight Edge to Trump Heading Into Election

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 12, 2020 8:21 AM | Updated: Apr 13, 2022 5:13 PM Categories Federal Workforce News
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It was close, but a majority of FedSmith readers said they plan to vote for President Trump in our latest survey.

Is Telework a Viable Long-Term Option?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 7, 2020 11:49 AM | Updated: Oct 30, 2020 9:11 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Young mother conducting telework at her home as she talks on the phone in front of a laptop computer while holding her baby

2020 saw an unprecedented boom in telework thanks to the coronavirus, but is it a realistic long-term option for the federal workforce? Here’s your chance to weigh in.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Named Federal Employee of the Year

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 1, 2020 1:36 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been named the 2020 Federal Employee of the Year.

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