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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.
Executive Order Issued Formally Repealing Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
President Biden has issued an Executive Order formally rescinding the COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees.
Federal Pay Increases by Race: White Employees Lowest and Shrinking Percentage of Federal Workforce
An analysis of recent data suggests the Biden administration’s focus on racial equity may be working to reduce federal pay raises for White employees.
Biden Directs Federal Agencies to Advance “Racial Equity”
President Biden has issued an executive order directing federal agencies to advance racial equity.
2023 Federal Pay Raise and 2023 GS Pay Scale Finalized
President Biden has issued an Executive Order finalizing the 2023 federal pay raise as well as the 2023 GS pay scale tables.
Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees
New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.
$795 Billion in TSP: Politicians Scrambling for the Cash
The TSP has about $795 billion in assets. Politicians are using a variety of ways to be able to change the TSP to use the money in pursuit of political objectives.
Strong Opposition to Mandatory COVID Vaccinations
What do FedSmith readers think of mandatory COVID vaccinations for the federal workforce? Our latest survey shows strong opposition.
Federal Employees Have Until November 22 to Get Vaccinated
A new memo says that federal employees will have until just before Thanksgiving to get fully vaccinated under the president’s new vaccine mandate.
Mandatory Vaccinations or Possible Removal
President Biden has issued an Executive Order that requires mandatory COVID vaccinations for federal employees.
