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Bills Federal Employees Should Watch in 2025

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 29, 2025 9:10 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

Numerous bills have been introduced that have the potential to impact federal employees.

Bill Would Modify FEVS to Support Federal Managers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 25, 2024 1:02 PM | Updated: Jan 11, 2025 3:35 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Close up of a businessman tapping responses to an online survey on a tablet as he sits at a workstation

A new bill would expand the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey to gain more insight from federal managers.

Tips for Federal Employees Responding to Disciplinary Actions

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Sep 19, 2022 8:45 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

This is a basic overview of how federal employees can respond to a notice of disciplinary action.

Discipline in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSep 12, 2022 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Disciplining employees is often not something supervisors like to do, but it is important to have a fair and appropriate discipline process in the workplace.

Addressing Unacceptable Performance Has Been Made More Difficult

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherAug 1, 2022 8:55 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Cases based on unacceptable performance are challenging and relatively rare. They are becoming even more difficult.

Making A Difficult Meeting More Effective

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherJun 7, 2022 3:05 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2022 11:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Is there any one “right way” to counsel a misbehaving employee? These are some techniques to help managers with counseling meetings.

A Welder, a Shipyard, and the Path to Generic Discipline

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMar 1, 2022 7:11 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The disciplinary process in federal human resources is often long and complex. A recent case took a simpler approach.

Guidelines for Conducting Investigative Interviews

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiOct 18, 2021 3:00 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Conducting interviews with employees is often part of a job role. These are some guidelines for conducting good interviews.

OPM: Agencies Can Begin Enforcing Vaccine Mandate in November

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 1, 2021 12:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued guidance on when and how agencies should discipline federal employees who refuse to get vaccinated.

Federal Employees Who Lie About Their Vaccination Status Could Be Fired or Imprisoned

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 6, 2021 3:30 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:25 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New guidance on COVID safety protocols for federal employees contains a warning for anyone who might be tempted to lie about his or her vaccination status.

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