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Refusal to Telework During COVID-19 Emergency Leads to Probationary Termination

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMar 5, 2025 11:45 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An HHS Attorney Advisor was terminated for not teleworking during COVID-19. Her appeals on this termination during her probationary period are explored.

Employee Who Refused COVID Testing Fired During Probation

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 27, 2025 12:35 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A Navy engineering supervisor was terminated during his probationary period after refusing a COVID vaccine but refusing the resulting mandatory testing because he did not approve of the test kits.

Biden Revokes COVID Mask Mandate for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 13, 2024 5:31 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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President Biden has formally repealed one of his previous COVID-related mandates for federal employees.

Many Federal Agency Offices Remain Largely Vacant Post COVID

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 12, 2023 7:05 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A new report shows that 24 federal agencies’ headquarters buildings are occupied at less than half of their capacity despite the end of the COVID pandemic.

House Subcommittee Launches Investigation Into COVID Vaccine Mandates

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 2, 2023 11:14 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:48 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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A House Subcommittee has launched an investigation into the COVID vaccine mandates, including the federal employee vaccine mandate.

Moving Forward After the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 14, 2023 1:22 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:48 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

What are some of the implications of the government rescinding the federal employee vaccine mandate?

The End of the COVID Vaccine Mandate and What it Means for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 23, 2023 6:49 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:16 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The COVID vaccine mandate for the federal workforce is over. Here is what federal employees need to know going forward.

Executive Order Issued Formally Repealing Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 9, 2023 1:01 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

President Biden has issued an Executive Order formally rescinding the COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees.

COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees to End May 11

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 2, 2023 11:07 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:49 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Biden administration plans to end the COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees.

OPM is Dropping its COVID-19 Operating Status Maximizing Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 19, 2023 6:15 AM | Updated: May 24, 2023 6:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM is removing the COVID governmentwide operating status soon. Will this end telework?

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