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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.

Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Day Off for Christmas

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 18, 2019 5:54 AM | Updated: Dec 22, 2019 7:50 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra day off on Christmas Eve this year.

Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 21, 2019 9:22 AM | Updated: Dec 9, 2019 2:01 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM’s advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.

VA Clamping Down on Official Time and Union Office Space

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 18, 2019 10:41 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The VA is moving to implement President Trump’s executive orders which will put new restrictions on unions’ use of official time and office space.

Presidential Power Versus Employees’ Constitutional Rights: Interpreting the Executive Orders Affecting Federal Workers

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 21, 2019 10:44 AM | Updated: Nov 2, 2019 6:38 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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President Trump’s three labor relations executive orders were recently allowed to take effect. What impact will they have on federal employees?

OPM to Agencies: Don’t Be Wimps!

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 14, 2019 7:41 AM | Updated: Oct 27, 2019 3:53 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued new guidance to agencies on progressive discipline and using a table of penalties.

Executive Orders and Their Impact on Federal Workers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 8, 2019 11:22 AM | Updated: Oct 21, 2019 5:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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With the injunction against President Trump’s Executive Orders lifted, what will be the impact on the federal workforce?

VA Moving Out on Implementing Restrictions on Unions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 7, 2019 8:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA announced that it is moving out on implementing President Trump’s executive orders to restrict union power within the agency.

Agencies to Implement Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 6, 2019 5:58 AM | Updated: Oct 18, 2019 10:30 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is advising agencies to move out quickly on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders.

Executive Orders Allowed to Take Effect After Injunction is Lifted

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 2, 2019 11:50 AM | Updated: Oct 11, 2019 12:15 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The injunction that had been preventing President Trump’s executive orders from taking effect has been lifted by an appeals court.

Trump Executive Orders Gain New Life

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 26, 2019 1:54 PM | Updated: Oct 5, 2019 1:34 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Recent action by the Court of Appeals in Washington breathes new life into President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting the federal workforce.

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