Payroll Tax Cut? Not So Fast…
The author says that a payroll tax reduction is possible, but there are still no details as of yet.
Donald Trump
Explore articles related to Donald Trump and his administration’s actions that affect federal employees and retirees. This section includes coverage of executive orders, workforce policies, budget proposals, pay raise recommendations, and other decisions that influence federal pay, benefits, retirement programs, and agency operations. Stay informed with clear analysis of how presidential directives and policy changes may impact the federal workforce both during and after his time in office.
Trump Sends Christmas Thank You Letter to Federal Employees
President Trump wrote a letter to federal employees thanking them for their service and informing them of new pay and leave benefits recently signed into law.
Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Day Off for Christmas
President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra day off on Christmas Eve this year.
President Recommends 2.6% Pay Raise for 2020
President Trump has issued an alternative pay plan for 2020 recommending a pay raise of 2.6%.
Senators Don’t Want Federal Agencies Collecting Citizenship Data
A group of Senators are threatening to withhold funds in an effort to stop federal agencies from providing citizenship data to the Commerce Department.
Government to Print 2020 Census Without Citizenship Question
The Trump administration reportedly abandoned efforts to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, but the president has said it’s still on the table.
Legislation Reintroduced to Restore ALJs to Competitive Service
Another attempt is being made in Congress to restore Administrative Law Judges to the competitive service.
Third MSPB Member Finally Nominated
The long awaited third member of the MSPB has been nominated. Does this mean the case backlog will finally start to improve?
It’s Here! Executive Order Issued Implementing 2019 Pay Raise
The long awaited executive order on the 2019 retroactive pay raise has been issued by President Trump.
Another Shutdown? Clues from the President’s Speech
Will there be another shutdown? Federal employees, and probably most Americans, would prefer an agreement and moving on. Here are clues from the State of the Union speech.
