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Bill Would Maximize Telework for Federal Employees During Coronavirus Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 22, 2020 10:02 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A Senate bill would direct federal agencies to maximize telework for federal employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

TSP Accounts: After Coronavirus, Any Positive Scenarios?

By W. Lee RadcliffeMarch 21, 2020 7:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The coronavirus has tanked the stock market and taken TSP account values down with it. What can history teach us about how this will impact your retirement?

Congresswoman Wants Paid Leave for Some Teleworking Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 20, 2020 1:07 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

One Congresswoman is asking for paid leave to be provided to teleworking federal employees who are also caring for family members while at home.

What the Coronavirus Means for Your Money

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMarch 20, 2020 7:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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It can be frightening to watch the stock market drop quickly, but the author says it also presents some financial opportunities.

Map Shows Airport Locations Where TSA Agents Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 19, 2020 4:01 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The TSA has created a map showing airport locations where officers worked who are known to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Will You Continue to Get Social Security Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 19, 2020 7:06 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Will the coronavirus interrupt Social Security payments? Here’s what the SSA says.

TSP Distribution Rules and the Coronavirus Don’t Mix

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciMarch 18, 2020 1:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that the new TSP distribution rules can exacerbate losses in a stock market downturn.

OMB Tells Agencies to Limit In-Person Contact, Maximize Telework to Combat Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 18, 2020 9:22 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OMB has issued another memo for agencies with action items to take to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

More Telework? Absolutely. But Far More is Needed During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Jeff NealMarch 18, 2020 6:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that telework is an important tool to combat the coronavirus, but it is not the only solution for agencies to consider.

Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 17, 2020 10:06 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A group of Senators have asked President Trump to issue an executive order with clear direction expanding telework in response to the coronavirus.

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