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Lawmakers Want DoD to Drop ‘Racially or Ethnically Insensitive Terminology’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 17, 2019 9:58 AM | Updated: Jul 2, 2019 8:28 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Lawmakers want DoD to drop what they consider offensive terminology from the agency’s forms.

When We Say, “Do Not Disclose,” We Mean Do Not Disclose

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJun 11, 2019 3:09 PM | Updated: Jun 21, 2019 8:21 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A DoD police officer appealed his removal based on lack of candor, conduct unbecoming, and unauthorized use of a computer. See how the appeals court ruled.

Bill Would Pool DoD Employees’ Unused Leave for Family and Medical Use

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 11, 2019 1:44 PM | Updated: Apr 23, 2019 6:01 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A new bill would pool unused leave among DoD employees to to go towards family and medical leave purposes.

WikiLeaks Founder Charged with Conspiracy to Hack DoD Computer

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 11, 2019 10:55 AM | Updated: Apr 21, 2019 2:51 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Justice Department announced that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to hack a government computer.

The EEOC Continues to Expand Upon Protections to Disabled Government Workers

By Sarah McKininNov 19, 2018 10:27 AM | Updated: Nov 28, 2018 10:23 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A recent court case illustrates how an obscure law can help protect federal employees from disability discrimination.

Most Military Retirees to See Pay Increase in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 8, 2018 1:53 PM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 10:16 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Most military retirees will see a pay increase next year thanks to a cost of living adjustment.

HR – The $5 Billion Question

By Jeff NealOct 15, 2018 9:26 AM | Updated: Feb 21, 2020 12:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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How many HR offices does an agency really need? The author looks at HR from a cost savings perspective.

DoD Bans Geolocation Apps and Devices in Deployed Areas

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 7, 2018 12:02 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 8:03 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Defense Department has banned geolocation services on devices in designated operational areas citing a security risk.

Extension of Defense Department Ban on Transgender Military Service Still On Hold Following Court Decision

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 7, 2018 10:01 AM | Updated: Aug 15, 2018 11:30 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The government tried unsuccessfully to convince the district court to throw out a legal challenge to transgender individuals serving in the military.

Senate Version of National Defense Authorization Act Offers Reforms

By Jeff NealJun 17, 2018 10:08 AM | Updated: Jun 25, 2018 7:13 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The author summarizes reforms from the 2019 NDAA that will be of most interest to federal employees.

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