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Stay informed on COVID‑19 updates that affect federal employees and retirees, including workplace policies, safety guidance, telework rules, vaccination requirements, and agency‑specific directives. Explore analysis of how COVID‑related legislation, OPM and agency guidance, and federal workforce policies continue to shape leave rules, return‑to‑office decisions, and long‑term workplace practices. Find clear explanations and timely updates on the ongoing impacts of COVID‑19 on federal employment, benefits, and agency operations.

Don’t Throw Away Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment!

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 30, 2020 7:27 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:45 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

About 4 million people are getting stimulus payments on prepaid debit cards, and some have mistakenly thrown them in the trash.

How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Paid by the IRS?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 26, 2020 6:44 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2020 8:18 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The IRS has published updated data showing the total number of COVID-19 stimulus payments issued to date.

3 Things to Do With Your Extra Money

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMay 22, 2020 7:13 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Vertical stacks of coins growing in height from left to right leading up to a pink piggy bank with coins falling into it from above depicting growing savings

The coronavirus has many federal employees working at home which could mean they have fewer expenses. These are some ways to put the savings to work.

Group Calls for 20% Pay Cut for All Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 20, 2020 7:33 AM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Pair of scissors cutting a stack of dollar bills against a solid white background depicting a pay cut or pay freeze

A group is calling for “DC politicians and bureaucrats” to take a temporary pay cut to share the economic pain from the coronavirus.

TSP Announces CARES Act Loan Options

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2020 9:31 AM | Updated: May 4, 2021 11:29 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Stack of cash with coronavirus cells falling from the sky against a white background next to the words 'COVID-19 coronavirus financial aid'

The TSP has announced details of temporary loan options under the CARES Act to help federal employees impacted by the coronavirus.

TSP Highlights Withdrawal Options for Participants Affected by the Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 13, 2020 11:16 AM | Updated: May 28, 2020 4:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
$100 bill pictured upright in a 3D fashion with the image of Benjamin Franklin wearing a surgical face mask to protect from COVID-19 coronavirus; a spread of $100 bills cash lies underneath the upright $100 bill

The TSP has issued information highlighting withdrawal options currently available to participants impacted by the coronavirus.

Here’s Why the Amount of Your Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Could be Different Than What You Were Expecting

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 13, 2020 10:38 AM | Updated: May 24, 2020 1:31 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The IRS explains common reasons why the amount of your coronavirus stimulus payment may be different than you were expecting.

Probation in the Time of Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMay 13, 2020 9:02 AM | Updated: May 24, 2020 1:31 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Face to face meeting at a desk between a supervisor and an employee; the supervisor is studying some papers with his back to the camera as the employee faces him and listens

The author says that during the time of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, effective use of the probationary period is more important than ever.

Provisions for Federal Employees in the New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 12, 2020 6:56 PM | Updated: May 25, 2020 5:58 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

House lawmakers have proposed a massive new spending bill for the coronavirus that contains some provisions relevant to federal employees.

Lawmakers Want Retroactive Application of Upcoming Paid Parental Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 11, 2020 6:29 PM | Updated: May 21, 2020 8:13 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A small group of lawmakers want the new paid parental leave policy to be made retroactive to apply to more federal employees.

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