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Executive Order

Stay informed on presidential executive orders that impact federal employees, retirees, and federal agencies. Explore analysis of current and historical executive orders affecting workforce policies, pay and benefits, labor relations, telework, agency operations, and retirement programs. Find clear explanations of how executive actions shape federal employment rules, agency directives, and long‑term policy changes across government. Keep up with timely updates and expert insights on executive orders that influence the federal workforce and the broader federal community.

Legislation Introduced to Nullify Schedule F Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 27, 2020 12:22 PM | Updated: Oct 28, 2020 1:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to nullify President Trump’s recent Executive Order that would make it easier to hire and fire some federal employees.

OPM Guidance to Agencies on the “Schedule F-Bomb”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 26, 2020 9:15 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued guidance on placing federal employees into Schedule F and removing normal civil service procedures for hiring and firing.

White House Drops an F Bomb on the Career Civil Service

By Jeff NealOct 23, 2020 11:41 AM | Updated: Oct 26, 2020 8:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A recent Executive Order creates a new category of federal employees, but is it legal? The author provides an analysis.

Creating a New Class of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 22, 2020 9:52 AM | Updated: Oct 26, 2020 8:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new executive order has been issued creating a new hiring schedule to make make it faster and easier to hire and fire some federal employees.

Firing a Federal Employee Easier and Quicker

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 18, 2020 10:08 AM | Updated: Oct 23, 2020 2:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued a final rule to streamline the federal employee removal process.

Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 6, 2020 1:52 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 3:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.

Proposed Changes for Federal Administrative Law Judges

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 21, 2020 8:06 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is issuing proposed changes that will impact how administrative law judges are hired and other employment changes.

Court Upholds Implementing LR Orders for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 17, 2020 9:04 AM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 2:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Close up of a judge's hands signing a document while he sits at his desk; justice scales and a wooden gavel are seen in the foreground

The latest attempt by unions to sidetrack President Trump’s labor relations Executive Orders has been denied by a court.

The Battle Over Federal Employees’ Payroll Taxes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 10, 2020 9:53 AM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:12 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Words 'tax planning' written on a notepad next to a calculator and cup of coffee sitting on a wooden surface

Federal employees will not be able to opt out of the temporary payroll tax deferral, but some lawmakers are pushing to change that.

Will the New Social Security Tax Deferral Affect Your Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 3, 2020 12:20 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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A temporary payroll tax deferral is now in effect. What could this mean for your Social Security benefits?

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