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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.

Appeals Court Allows Trump Executive Orders On Labor Relations To Go In Effect. What Happens Next?

By Jeff NealJul 17, 2019 3:44 PM | Updated: Jul 30, 2019 8:13 AM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment
Image of gavel beside desk sign that says 'labor law'

An appeals court recently overturned a decision on several executive orders impacting labor relations. What happens now?

Court Issues Delay on Lifting Injunction of EO’s

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 17, 2019 12:23 PM | Updated: Jul 30, 2019 8:13 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Court of Appeals for DC has issued an accompanying order delaying lifting a lower court injunction of Executive Orders.

No Citizenship Question Will Be on the 2020 Census

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 11, 2019 6:38 PM | Updated: Jul 23, 2019 5:12 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Trump administration abandoned efforts to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census and is instead taking an alternate route to gather the information.

Legislation Reintroduced to Restore ALJs to Competitive Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 2, 2019 10:19 AM | Updated: May 9, 2019 5:56 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Another attempt is being made in Congress to restore Administrative Law Judges to the competitive service.

It’s Here! Executive Order Issued Implementing 2019 Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 28, 2019 3:42 PM | Updated: Apr 9, 2019 11:09 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The long awaited executive order on the 2019 retroactive pay raise has been issued by President Trump.

2019 Retroactive Pay Raise is Almost Here

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 20, 2019 5:17 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Image of a snail crawling across several stacks of coins against a white background that get gradually larger in size depicting a slow moving pay raise process

What is taking the pay raise so long to arrive? OPM’s director provides an explanation.

How Will the Pay Raise Impact Locality Pay?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 18, 2019 7:26 AM | Updated: Feb 28, 2019 8:47 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Numbers '2019' pictured over a growing stack of cash depicting a pay raise for 2019

How will the 2019 pay raise impact locality pay, and what does the Pay Agent have to say about new locality pay areas?

Biggest Events for Feds in 2018

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 31, 2018 12:15 PM | Updated: Jan 8, 2019 8:37 AM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Coffee cup and a pen on a desk next to a paper napkin with the words '2018 review' written on it - year end, year in review for 2018

What were the most significant events for federal employees in 2018? Here is a summary.

Pay Freeze Stands for 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2018 7:20 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Rolled up $100 bill stuck in snow and ice depicting a pay freeze for federal employees

Because Congress has not overridden the president’s proposed pay freeze, and an Executive Order has been issued freezing pay, no raise is expected in 2019.

Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Holiday on Christmas Eve

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2018 7:52 AM | Updated: Dec 22, 2018 6:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra holiday on December 24, 2018. Merry Christmas!

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