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Merry Christmas from FedSmith!

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 25, 2018 2:05 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

As we celebrate the Christmas season, we wanted to take a moment to give thanks to all of you who make FedSmith possible.

‘Twas the Shutdown Before Christmas

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 22, 2018 9:21 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A partial government shutdown is now officially underway. Here are some important things to know regarding pay and agency closures.

Legislation Introduced to Guarantee Pay to Federal Employees in Case of a Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 20, 2018 9:25 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in the House to guarantee back pay to federal employees who would be furloughed in the event of a shutdown.

Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Holiday on Christmas Eve

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: December 22, 2018 6:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra holiday on December 24, 2018. Merry Christmas!

A Shutdown Could Cancel Some Federal Employees’ Vacation Plans

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 18, 2018 10:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A partial government shutdown over Christmas could throw a wrench into some federal employees’ vacation plans.

How Pay and Retirement Benefits are Impacted by a Partial Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 16, 2018 10:49 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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How would a partial government shutdown impact the pay of current and retired federal employees?

Chance of an Extra Holiday at Christmas for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 27, 2018 2:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Are federal employees likely to receive an extra day off on Christmas Eve which falls on a Monday in 2018?

Federal Employees, Government Shutdown and Celebrating Christmas

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 13, 2017 1:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits 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.

Will Federal Employees Receive an Extra Day Off at Christmas?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 13, 2016 2:11 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Will federal employees be given an extra day off around Christmas in 2016? Here is our best guess about why that is unlikely.

Four Hours of Extra Time for Christmas Eve: Generous or Average?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 14, 2015 11:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Which president has been the most generous with time off at Christmas? How do the 4 hours of extra time off this year compare with what has been done in the past when Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday?

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