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Legislation Would Give Federal Employees 7 Additional Paid Holidays

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 1, 2019 1:00 PM | Updated: Feb 10, 2019 6:32 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A bill that would give several additional paid leave days to federal employees has recently gained notoriety because of a debate sparked in the Senate this week.

Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 7, 2018 9:31 AM | Updated: Nov 20, 2018 8:51 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The change in Congressional control of the House will result in a new emphasis on federal employee issues. Here is an overview.

OSC Issues Updated Hatch Act Guidance for 2020 Election

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 6, 2018 10:27 AM | Updated: Mar 12, 2018 11:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.

Tweets, Politics, and A Career as a Federal Employee

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 26, 2017 1:23 PM Categories Human Resources, Agency News Leave a comment

Social media is a powerful tool. Federal employees are in a unique position. Can they tweet hostile political opinions to many followers? Is that a good career move?

Trump in 2020? OSC Releases Hatch Act Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 9, 2017 10:24 AM | Updated: Feb 13, 2017 10:46 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Office of Special Counsel has received numerous questions from federal employees about a possible candidate Trump in the 2020 election. The agency has provided a memo with Hatch Act guidance in the interim.

After Trump: A Surge of Federal Employees Leaving Government?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 7, 2017 9:49 AM | Updated: Feb 10, 2017 10:27 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

With a significant percentage of federal employees indicating they may quit if Donald Trump should be elected, the number of retirement claims should have surged more than usual in January. That did not happen.

Election Consequences and Targeting Federal Employee Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 2, 2017 2:06 PM | Updated: Feb 4, 2017 8:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

We know that elections have consequences. With Republicans now controlling both Houses of Congress and the White House, the support of Democrats by federal employee unions is likely to result in changes in federal labor relations.

The Inaugural Address and Its Impact on Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 23, 2017 5:43 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The Inaugural address provides clues as to how the Trump administration may view federal employee pay and benefits.

DOJ to Review FBI’s Handling of Clinton Email Probe

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 12, 2017 6:32 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Department of Justice IG has announced his office will be reviewing how the FBI handled its inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s email use around the time of the presidential election.

How To Quickly Reduce Federal Employee Salaries and Agency Programs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2017 2:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

As the public was told in 2008, elections have consequences. The new administration will have different priorities than the Obama administration. One new Congressional rule will allow cutting the workforce or cutting federal employee salaries in specific agencies.

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