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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.

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!

Decision Over-Turning Executive Orders Goes to Next Level Court

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 17, 2018 11:14 AM | Updated: Dec 25, 2018 7:25 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A District Court decision overturning major provisions of three Executive Orders has been appealed. Here is a summary of the arguments made by Justice Department.

Post Office, Stock Market Among Closures for Tomorrow’s Holiday Honoring Former President Bush

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 4, 2018 8:26 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Wednesday, December 5th, has been declared a day of mourning by President Trump. Most federal employees will be excused from work, including the Postal Service.

National Day of Mourning Declared: Government Closed December 5th

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 1, 2018 10:12 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2019 4:25 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

On Wednesday, December 5th, the Federal Government will close in honor of America’s 41st president who died on Friday.

New Federal Labor Relations Guidance: Back to the Future?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 21, 2018 11:37 AM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 10:59 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued new guidance for agencies on reporting labor relations information.

VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 9, 2018 10:07 AM | Updated: Nov 21, 2018 9:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Balance scale with a stack of gold coins on the left and an old style alarm clock on the right depicting official time or a balance of time versus money concept

OPM issues new guidance to agencies and the VA cuts of use of official time for medical professionals to focus on “putting veterans first.”

Ensuring Accuracy of Federal Employee Personnel Files

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 12, 2018 1:40 PM | Updated: Oct 20, 2018 1:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Close up of the files and clipboards held by two managers sitting on one side of a conference room table interviewing a businesswoman job candidate on the opposite side

OPM has issued guidance for agencies on maintaining accurate personnel files consistent with the requirements of an Executive Order issued in May.

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