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Changes for Federal Employees Coming to the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 9, 2018 1:09 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The Trump administration’s new budget proposal is reportedly going to propose changes to performance rating systems and within-grade increases for federal employees. Here is a list of other possible proposals as well.

Congress Passes Bill in Vote to End Brief Overnight Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 9, 2018 8:12 AM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 7:04 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A brief government shutdown ensued overnight, but quickly came to an end after Congress reached an agreement early this morning.

Shutdown: It Ain’t Over When its Over

By Jeff NealJan 22, 2018 4:04 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2019 11:51 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The partial government shutdown appears it will be short lived, but the author says it is likely to have some long-term, lasting effects.

Why Do We Care That Congress Does Not Pass Appropriations Bills On Time?

By Jeff NealJan 11, 2018 10:44 AM | Updated: Feb 9, 2018 5:50 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Government now frequently operates without a formal budget. The author outlines some of the problems this can create.

Federal Employees, Government Shutdown and Celebrating Christmas

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 13, 2017 1:08 PM | Updated: Nov 26, 2018 3:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Are federal employees going to have an extra paid day off at Christmas? It is unlikely unless it is due to a government shutdown.

Benefit Cuts Left Out of Budget Resolution

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 26, 2017 5:44 PM | Updated: Nov 4, 2017 11:59 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A budget resolution that passed Congress does not contain cuts to federal employee benefits that had been proposed in an earlier version.

Federal Employee Pay Freeze for 2019?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 24, 2017 2:12 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Proposed reductions to federal employee pay and benefits are not over. A new document has surfaced with new proposals to reduce federal pay and benefits.

Concurrent Budget Resolution Proposes Benefit Cuts for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 5, 2017 1:32 PM | Updated: May 7, 2018 4:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The concurrent budget resolution passed in the House proposes significant changes to federal employee benefits. Here is a quick summary.

How Do You Take Away a Benefit That’s Already Been Paid For?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 7, 2017 2:47 PM | Updated: Feb 27, 2018 11:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Recent proposals suggest cutting federal employees’ retirement benefits, however, the author says that lawmakers may not understand how these are funded.

Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 2, 2017 10:20 AM | Updated: Aug 8, 2017 11:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate recently sent letters expressing their concerns to proposals to cut federal employees’ benefits.

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