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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.

Will the Payroll Tax Deferral Apply to Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 31, 2020 6:58 PM | Updated: Jan 10, 2022 12:35 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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It appears some federal employees will have withholding of their payroll taxes deferred under a new executive order. Here’s what we know.

Implementing EO to Reward Experience Over Education

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 4, 2020 12:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.

Federal Hiring Executive Order – Big Deal or Not?

By Jeff NealJul 7, 2020 4:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Will the recent executive order on federal hiring qualifications make a difference? The author provides an analysis.

Changing Focus of Federal Hiring from College to Experience

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 26, 2020 2:09 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 2:34 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Trump has signed an executive order on the federal hiring process that focuses more on qualifications and less on receiving a college degree.

Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2020 12:44 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2020 11:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.

Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 17, 2020 10:06 AM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A group of Senators have asked President Trump to issue an executive order with clear direction expanding telework in response to the coronavirus.

Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 23, 2020 5:25 PM | Updated: Feb 7, 2020 2:29 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.

OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 10, 2020 2:53 PM | Updated: Aug 28, 2020 3:42 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.

The 2020 Pay Raise is Now Official

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 26, 2019 6:43 PM | Updated: May 11, 2021 1:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Trump has signed an Executive Order implementing the 2020 pay raise.

2020 Raise: How We Got to 3.1%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2019 8:09 PM | Updated: Jan 3, 2020 1:00 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The House and Senate have passed legislation to avoid a government shutdown and enact a 3.1% annual pay raise in 2020.

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