Agreement to End Shutdown Allows for 1% Pay Raise
The legislation that ended the partial government shutdown includes a provision for a 1% pay raise for federal employees.
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Federal Employees Told to Return to Work Today
Federal employees are expected to return to work on their next regularly scheduled work day which, for most, is today, Thursday, October 17th.
Shutdown Comes to an End
The agreement reached to end the partial government shutdown means federal workers will be able to return to work Thursday, and it includes retroactive pay for those who were furloughed.
Senate Deal to End Shutdown Includes Retroactive Pay
The agreement reached in the Senate today to end the shutdown includes retroactive pay for federal workers who were furloughed.
Serious Mistakes in OPM Guidance on Shutdown Furloughs
The Author points out major mistakes in OPM’s Guidance on Furlough Shutdowns. The Author suggests OPM lacks the career skill base to offer proper information and guidance to Agencies and furloughed workers.
Shutdown Having Impact on FedSmith.com Users
Results from our latest survey indicate that the shutdown is having a direct and noticeable impact on FedSmith.com readers.
House Passes Bill to Pay ‘Essential’ Employees on Time
The House unanimously passed a bill to ensure that federal employees who have to work during the shutdown are paid on time.
FLRA Confirmation Hearings: Softball Questions, Vague Answers, No Substance
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs held hearings on the pending confirmations of all three FLRA nominees on September 25. The author suggests that Federal LR practitioners watch the session which is about 1 ½ hours in length to get an appreciation of how the process works and how almost no discussion of substance took place.
Helping Others a Joy of the Job
Sierra Madre, CA letter carrier Frank Rubio says that interaction with people is what he loves most about his job.
House Passes Retroactive Pay Legislation
The House voted today to grant retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the recent government shutdown.
