Legislation Would Ban Federal Employees from Using WeChat
Legislation has been introduced to ban federal employees from using a popular app owned by a Chinese company.
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Senators Continue Push for More Telework
More lawmakers are continuing to make their case for keeping federal employees on telework to protect them from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Is Telework’s Recent Success Proof That Agencies Should Be Moved Out of Washington?
One Senator says that the success of federal employees teleworking during the pandemic is proof that federal agencies don’t need to be in the DC area.
FedSmith Readers Say They Are Afraid to Return to Work in Their Offices
A majority of respondents to our latest survey say it’s too early for federal employees to stop telework and that they do not feel safe returning to the office.
Lawmakers Want Free Face Masks for All
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to mandate government manufacture and distribution of face masks to everyone in the country.
Senator Asks Agencies How They Are Protecting Federal Employees When Reopening
One Senator is asking agencies for greater transparency in their reopening plans and how they plan to protect federal employees returning to work in the office.
Are You Comfortable Returning to Work at the Office?
Do you feel safe returning to work in the office? Take our survey and share your feedback.
Legislation Would Require Federal Employees to Wear Masks in Agency Facilities
Legislation has been introduced that would require all individuals, including federal employees, to wear masks inside of federally owned facilities.
Not Yet: Senators Say Federal Employees Shouldn’t Return to Work in Their Offices
Four Senators said that OMB and OPM are putting federal employees in jeopardy by asking them to return to work in their offices now.
Federal Employees Named in Debate Over Juneteenth Holiday
One Senator has specifically mentioned federal employees in a proposed compromise to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
