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3 Things To Do Now That the Government Shutdown is Over

By Meiko S. PattonOct 20, 2013 3:53 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Leadership Leave a comment

The author outlines three things federal employees can consider doing now that the shutdown is over.

Obama Sends Thank You Letter to Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 18, 2013 1:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The president sent a letter to federal employees welcoming them back from the shutdown and thanking them for their service.

OPM Issues Post-Shutdown Pay and Benefits Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 17, 2013 9:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has issued a memo instructing agencies on how to pay federal employees who were furloughed during the recent shutdown.

Agreement to End Shutdown Allows for 1% Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 17, 2013 10:50 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The legislation that ended the partial government shutdown includes a provision for a 1% pay raise for federal employees.

Back to Work for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 17, 2013 10:40 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Now that the shutdown is over, what does this mean for the federal workforce and for the federal budget? Is another shutdown in the near future a possibility?

Federal Employees Told to Return to Work Today

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 17, 2013 7:37 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 16, 2013 10:58 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 16, 2013 5:02 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

By Bob GilsonOct 15, 2013 6:16 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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.

The Debt Ceiling and Your Retirement Funds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 14, 2013 2:45 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Investors in the TSP’s G fund could be considered patriots for having their retirement investments used to help with the nation’s debt. Unfortunately, it isn’t voluntary as the government uses these funds to finance the debt because it has the authority to do so.

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