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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.

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

Bill Would Restore ALJs to Competitive Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 9, 2018 8:31 AM | Updated: Sep 15, 2018 8:06 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Recently introduced legislation would overturn one of President Trump’s executive orders and restore ALJs to the competitive service process.

OPM Rescinds Guidance on Labor Relations Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 29, 2018 3:47 PM | Updated: Sep 9, 2018 8:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued revised guidance for agencies as a result of a judge’s recent decision to invalidate significant portions of labor relations executive orders.

DC District Court Judge Makes Jurisdiction Grab in Trump Executive Orders Decision

By Bob GilsonAug 27, 2018 11:01 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that a recent court decision to overturn Trump’s executive orders shows a lack of understanding of federal sector collective bargaining.

Judge Strikes Down Most of Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Federal Employee Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 25, 2018 12:35 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal court has dealt a significant blow to President Trump’s executive orders targeting federal employee unions.

VA Takes Action to Restrict Collective Bargaining and Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 19, 2018 9:51 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA is clamping down on unions’ use of collective bargaining in some situations.

Federal Unions’ ‘Fake News’ and How to Check It

By Bob GilsonJul 24, 2018 4:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author cites statistics depicting an alternate perspective on federal unions and the recent executive orders.

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