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DoD Succeeds in Removing a Police Officer the Second Time Around

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithNovember 2, 2017 11:14 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Defense Department police officer got in trouble with the law in California. Before his plea deal came about, the Department took action….three times…but only the second removal action made it through on appeal.

DOD Budget Sequestration Furlough in 2013 Affirmed

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: August 14, 2017 12:10 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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In one of many appeals brought by furloughed Defense employees as the result of the 2013 budget sequestration process, the appeals court has found no error in the handling of one employee’s appeal.

A Good Week For AFGE In Republican-Controlled House

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldJuly 31, 2017 9:33 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

AFGE scored several legislative victories in the House of Representatives last week.

DoD Lifts Agency Hiring Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: May 8, 2017 12:51 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The Department of Defense has announced that it is officially lifting the agency’s civilian workforce hiring freeze, but with some restrictions.

Can The Secdef-Ordered Review of DoD Business Operations Make a Difference? Absolutely.

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: March 6, 2017 10:12 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Defense secretary has called for a review of DoD’s business operations. The author says that this can work to reduce costs and improve operations at the agency.

Cutting the Federal Workforce Is Harder Than It Sounds

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealFebruary 9, 2017 3:55 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Trump administration has said it wants to make cuts to the overall size of the federal workforce, however, the author says that that this may be harder to do than it would seem on the surface.

DoD Releases Hiring Freeze Guidance

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealFebruary 4, 2017 10:37 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The Defense Department has issued agency-specific guidance on the hiring freeze. The author provides a complete breakdown of the details.

DoD’s New RIF Rules: A Big Deal or Not?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: February 6, 2017 7:49 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.

New Buyout Max at DoD; Will Other Agencies Follow?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 27, 2016 7:29 PM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The Defense Department has been given authority for a $15,000 increase in buyout payments for federal employees. It will probably not be the last agency receiving this increase.

Some Things Should Be Kept From the Boss

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDecember 21, 2016 1:48 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The appeals court has thrown out an arbitration decision upholding removal of a Department of Defense teacher, finding her due process was violated when the chain of command discussed her case.

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