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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.

Trump Formally Establishes DOGE

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2025 8:43 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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President Trump issued an Executive Order formally establishing the Department of Government Efficiency.

Schedule F is Back

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 20, 2025 9:40 PM | Updated: Jan 22, 2025 5:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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President Trump has reissued Schedule F which gives him extensive authority to fire those failing to meet performance requirements without the lengthy procedures now required.

Trump Signs Memorandum Ending Remote Work for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 20, 2025 7:16 PM | Updated: Jan 23, 2025 11:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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President Trump has directed agencies to terminate remote work arrangements for federal employees.

Federal Employees Face Telework Limits, Hiring Freeze on Trump’s First Day

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 11, 2025 10:57 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 2:41 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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The inauguration of Donald Trump is fast approaching. Reports of Executive Orders on his first day on telework and a federal hiring freeze are now surfacing.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jimmy Carter; Federal Agencies Closed January 9

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 30, 2024 7:29 AM | Updated: Jan 9, 2025 2:04 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

President Biden has issued an Executive Order closing federal agency offices and giving federal employees a holiday to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

Biden Issues Executive Order on 2025 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 23, 2024 2:25 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2025 11:01 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2025 federal pay raise.

Biden Gives Most Federal Employees an Extra Holiday with Christmas Eve Off of Work

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2024 2:55 PM | Updated: Dec 4, 2025 3:29 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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President Biden has issued an Executive Order giving federal employees an extra holiday on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.

Biden Revokes COVID Mask Mandate for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 13, 2024 5:31 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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President Biden has formally repealed one of his previous COVID-related mandates for federal employees.

2024 Federal Pay Raise and 2024 GS Pay Scale Finalized

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2023 5:24 PM | Updated: Jan 3, 2024 8:24 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2024 federal pay raise.

What Are Methods and Means of Performing Work?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJun 13, 2023 3:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Biden mandated Section 7106 (b)(1) bargaining via Executive Order. What does this mean in terms of methods and means of performing work?

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