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.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
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.
Biden Administration Halts Enforcement of the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
The Biden administration has suspended enforcement of the federal employee vaccine mandate after a court issued an injunction blocking it.
Is it Time for Federal Employees to Return to In-Office Work?
With so many federal employees in compliance with the vaccine mandate, is it time for them to return to in-office work in greater numbers?
DC Offices Closed for Second Time This Week on Friday
Federal government offices in the Washington, DC area are closed again on Friday, January 7, 2022 due to snow moving into the area.
Another Delayed Arrival for DC Area on Wednesday
Federal offices in Washington, DC will be open on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with a delayed arrival option.
DC Area Offices Reopen Tuesday With Delayed Arrival
Federal offices in Washington, DC will be open again on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 with a delayed arrival option.
Winter Storm Closes DC Area Offices on Monday
Federal offices in the Washington, DC area are closed on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Biggest Events for Federal Employees in 2021
A vaccine mandate, a big COLA, and more telework: these are some of the biggest events for federal employees in 2021.
