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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.

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

EO Decision Provides a Look into Judge’s Far-Left Philosophy of Collective Bargaining

By Bob GilsonOct 6, 2018 6:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
wooden judge's gavel sitting on grey floor against a turquoise blue background

The author says a recent ruling on President Trump’s executive orders reflects a theory of collective bargaining that is extreme.

DOJ Appeals Initial Decision on Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 29, 2018 8:01 AM | Updated: Oct 8, 2018 11:36 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Department of Justice is seeking an expedited resolution in its appeal of an initial decision overturning major provisions of 3 Executive Orders.

DC District Judge Ignores Critical Statutory Provision in Executive Order Case

By Bob GilsonSep 25, 2018 2:29 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says a recent decision over-turning 3 Executive Orders reflects the judge’s personal opinion rather than what is actually in the law.

Unions v. Trump: How a Court Determines That the President’s Power Infringes on Employees’ Rights

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Sep 20, 2018 11:18 AM | Updated: Sep 26, 2018 2:13 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Judge's gavel sitting on top of a copy of the Constitution and an American flag

The territory between the interpretation of federal law regarding a President’s power versus employees’ Constitutional rights is murky.

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