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Court Upholds Implementing LR Orders for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 17, 2020 9:04 AM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 2:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The latest attempt by unions to sidetrack President Trump’s labor relations Executive Orders has been denied by a court.

The Battle Over Federal Employees’ Payroll Taxes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 10, 2020 9:53 AM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 3, 2020 12:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 31, 2020 6:58 PM | Updated: Jan 10, 2022 12:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 4, 2020 12:39 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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 NealJul 7, 2020 4:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 26, 2020 2:09 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 2:34 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2020 12:44 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2020 11:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 17, 2020 10:06 AM | Updated: Mar 30, 2020 7:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 23, 2020 5:25 PM | Updated: Feb 7, 2020 2:29 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.

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