Legislation Introduced to Ensure Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Legislation has been introduced that would guarantee retroactive pay for federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the government shutdown.
Government Shutdown Begins
The federal government has officially shut down after a budget stalemate in Congress. What will this mean for the federal workforce?
MSPB to Cease Operations in a Shutdown
The MSPB has announced that it will cease all operations during a shutdown.
Federal Employees Reminded to Remain Mindful of Ethics in Shutdown
A note from the Office of Government Ethics reminds federal employees that even if they are furloughed, they must continue to comply with all ethics laws and regulations.
Shutdown Would Result in Furloughs for Many FedSmith.com Users
Responses to a recent FedSmith.com survey indicate that most of our users would be furloughed if the government shuts down this week.
Rural Carrier Saves Customer In Tight Squeeze
Sacramento, CA rural carrier Sharen Byrd recently helped save one of her customers who was trapped in her home.
FEHBP Premiums to Rise 3.7% in 2014
OPM has announced the average premium rate for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) will increase by 3.7% in 2014.
Agency Policies Gone Awry – Part 2
In this follow-on article, the author addresses comments from readers and identifies actions that federal employees can take and have taken to change policy and bring about needed improvements.
Get to the Point
If your document or email is too wordy, if you take too long making your point, we’ll probably move on.
MSPB Issues First Furlough Decisions and Indicates What’s Ahead in the Appeals to Come
The MSPB signaled its approach to furlough appeals in the first two cases.
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