A Federal Pay Raise, A Shutdown and A Veto?
President Trump may sign the latest spending bill or he could veto the bill. What does this do to a federal employee pay raise?
Government Shutdown
Stay updated on the latest government shutdown news affecting federal employees and retirees, including guidance on furloughs, pay and benefits, back‑pay rules, and agency operations during funding lapses. Explore analysis of Congressional negotiations, proposed legislation to prevent or resolve shutdowns, and real‑time updates when a shutdown is imminent or underway. Find clear explanations of how shutdowns impact federal pay, leave, telework, contracting, and essential vs. non‑essential work status, along with insights into the broader policy and political factors driving these events.
OPM Proposes New Protections for Federal Employees’ Health Benefits During Future Shutdowns
OPM is issuing a proposed rule which would ensure federal employees will not have interruptions in some of their health benefits in the event of a shutdown.
Federal Employees’ Favorite Topics in 2019
Which topics were of the most interest to federal employees in 2019? Here is the top 20 list of the most popular FedSmith articles last year.
2019 Was a Big Year for Federal Employees
2019 was an eventful year for federal employees. These are some of the highlights.
Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced to end government shutdowns and help the federal employees who suffer from the effects.
Another Bill Attempts to Protect Credit of Federal Employees During Shutdowns
A second bill has been introduced that claims it will help protect the credit of federal employees in the event of a shutdown.
CBO Weighs in on the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
The CBO has offered a cost analysis of a bill designed to protect federal employees’ health insurance benefits during government shutdowns.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Credit of Federal Employees Impacted by Shutdowns
New legislation aims to protect the credit reports of federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.
How Much Does a Government Shutdown Cost?
A new Senate report attempts to compile the total costs of recent partial government shutdowns.
Shutdown Averted? Not So Fast…
You may think the recent budget agreement means a shutdown is off the table, but the author says federal employees should still be cautious.
