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Executive Order

The Battle Over Federal Employees’ Payroll Taxes

By Ian SmithUpdated: September 10, 2020 4:38 PM
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Federal employees will not be able to opt out of the temporary payroll tax deferral, but some lawmakers are pushing to change that.

Will the New Social Security Tax Deferral Affect Your Retirement?

By Dallen HawsSeptember 3, 2020 12:20 PM
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A temporary payroll tax deferral is now in effect. What could this mean for your Social Security benefits?

Will the Payroll Tax Deferral Apply to Federal Employees?

By Ian SmithAugust 31, 2020 6:58 PM
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It appears some federal employees will have withholding of their payroll taxes deferred under a new executive order. Here’s what we know.

Implementing EO to Reward Experience Over Education

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 7, 2020 3:37 PM
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OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.

Federal Hiring Executive Order – Big Deal or Not?

By Jeff NealJuly 7, 2020 4:39 PM
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Will the recent executive order on federal hiring qualifications make a difference? The author provides an analysis.

Changing Focus of Federal Hiring from College to Experience

By Ralph R. SmithJune 26, 2020 2:09 PM

President Trump has signed an executive order on the federal hiring process that focuses more on qualifications and less on receiving a college degree.

Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA

By Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2020 12:44 PM
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The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.

Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus

By Ian SmithMarch 17, 2020 10:06 AM
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A group of Senators have asked President Trump to issue an executive order with clear direction expanding telework in response to the coronavirus.

Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders

By Ralph R. SmithJanuary 23, 2020 5:25 PM
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An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.

OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database

By Ian SmithJanuary 10, 2020 2:53 PM
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OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.

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