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Bill Proposes to Fix Credit Reports for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 20, 2019 10:58 AM | Updated: Mar 1, 2019 12:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A new bill would force credit bureaus to remove negative information on federal employees’ credit reports that resulted from the recent government shutdown.

Why Public Service is Not a Regular Job

By Jeff NealFeb 19, 2019 1:38 PM | Updated: Feb 28, 2019 8:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that working as a federal employee is very different from other kinds of jobs.

More Bills Introduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 19, 2019 8:41 AM | Updated: Feb 28, 2019 8:47 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

More bills continue to be proposed in Congress to eliminate government shutdowns. They take varying approaches to the problem.

The Best Credit Unions for Federal Employees

By Jason KayFeb 15, 2019 2:52 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2020 9:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

If you have ever considered joining a credit union, these are some that offer membership and benefits for federal employees and military.

Study Says Federal Employees Weren’t Prepared for the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 14, 2019 12:41 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:04 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A recent study looked at the ways and extent to which federal employees’ lives were disrupted by the recent shutdown.

Impact of the Government Shutdown on the IRS

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 14, 2019 9:17 AM | Updated: Feb 22, 2019 12:29 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The annual report from the Taxpayer Advocate Service outlines the impact of the shutdown on the IRS and agency problems as a result of using 1960’s computer technology.

Congressman Wants to Pay Bonuses to Federal Employees Who Worked During the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 13, 2019 3:19 PM | Updated: Feb 21, 2019 5:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would pay bonuses to federal employees who worked without pay during the recent partial government shutdown.

Lawmakers Looking Into Back Pay Problems

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 13, 2019 11:20 AM | Updated: Feb 21, 2019 5:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Three lawmakers want information on what is being done to resolve problems in giving federal employees their full back pay from the recent shutdown.

Treasury: Tax Refunds are Safe in the Event of Another Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 13, 2019 9:00 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Even if there is another shutdown, the Treasury Department says taxpayer refunds will still be paid.

More Lawmakers Want Back Pay Plus Interest for the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 12, 2019 10:14 AM | Updated: Feb 21, 2019 5:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Companion legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal employees back pay plus interest for shutdowns.

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