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.
The Debt Ceiling and Your Retirement Funds
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.
OPM Issues New ‘Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs’
OPM has updated its Furlough Guidance website with new information on furloughs.
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.
Ronald Reagan and The Great Social Security Heist
The author says that the Social Security amendments passed under Reagan’s presidency laid the foundation for 30 years of embezzlement of the trust funds.
No Paid Sick or Annual Leave. What About FMLA Leave for Excepted Employees?
How does FMLA leave work during a government shutdown for excepted employees? The author offers some details.
What’s Happened to the Retroactive Pay Legislation?
The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation over the weekend to provide retroactive pay to federal workers, but news about the bill has been quiet since it was sent to the Senate.
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.
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