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Hoping for a Big Raise? 53 Years of the Annual Federal Pay Raises

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 24, 2022 7:21 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The annual federal pay raise interests all federal workers. Over the past 53 years, what was the highest, lowest, and average federal pay raise?

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2022 6:19 PM | Updated: Jan 24, 2022 1:46 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Texas court has issued an injunction blocking enforcement of the federal employee vaccine mandate.

OPM Issues Guidance on Implementing $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2022 11:48 AM | Updated: Apr 14, 2022 2:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Some federal employees will be getting a pay increase per guidance from OPM directing agencies to institute a new $15 per hour minimum wage.

Agencies Building Lists of Federal Employees Seeking Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2022 7:46 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Numerous agencies have begun creating databases to store the names and religious information of federal employees seeking exemptions from the vaccine mandate.

Proposed OPM Rule on Federal Workforce Policies is Available for Public Comments

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jan 20, 2022 7:32 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has published rules seeking to repeal several workforce policies for federal employees enacted under the Trump administration.

Does a Performance Appraisal Have to Be Considered in Removal?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 19, 2022 8:14 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A passport specialist removed in part for performance issues argues it was harmful error not to consider his latest performance appraisal in deciding his appeal.

How To Create Meetings Worth Their Time

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJan 18, 2022 9:39 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Are meetings in your organization valuable or a waste of time? Here are tips on creating better meetings.

Dr. Fauci, Federal Employee of the Year, Worth $10+ Million

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 16, 2022 10:16 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 1:53 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A former federal employee of the year, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is worth at least $10 million. Financial records were released by a Senator after Fauci referred to him as a “moron”.

Supreme Court Releases USPS From Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 13, 2022 5:04 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The USPS will not be required by law to mandate the COVID vaccines for its employees as a result of a Supreme Court ruling.

Bill Would Provide 5.1% Federal Pay Raise in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 13, 2022 2:30 PM | Updated: Jan 26, 2023 5:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation introduced in Congress would set the 2023 federal pay raise at 5.1%.

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