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Should Smoking Be Allowed at the VA?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 20, 2019 8:37 AM | Updated: Aug 2, 2019 3:44 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to prohibit smoking at VA facilities.

Lights, Hammer, Action!

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJul 11, 2019 1:10 PM | Updated: Jul 22, 2019 9:24 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A VA employee got himself fired when he blew a gasket over a light switch.

VA Will Now Allow Religious Symbols in its Facilities

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 5, 2019 6:21 AM | Updated: Jul 17, 2019 8:30 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA announced that it will allow religious displays in its facilities “to protect religious liberty for Veterans and families while ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination.”

What a Difference a Day Doesn’t Make

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJul 2, 2019 1:14 PM | Updated: Jul 17, 2019 8:30 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A VA employee, removed for conduct unbecoming after planting an unwanted kiss on a co-worker, ended up before the appeals court in an unsuccessful challenge.

Loss of State License to Practice Leads to Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJun 25, 2019 10:18 AM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 11:48 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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See what happened when a VA psychologist’s state license was revoked, leading to his removal from his federal position.

VA and AFGE: A Reversal of Fortunes?

By Bob GilsonMay 11, 2019 8:49 AM | Updated: May 20, 2019 10:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that AFGE’s PR campaign about a collective bargaining agreement with the VA is likely more hype than truth.

VA Publishes Code of Integrity for its Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 30, 2019 9:33 AM | Updated: May 8, 2019 11:03 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The VA recently published a new Code of Integrity to set the ethical standards and obligations of its employees.

Man Pretends to Be His Dead Sister to Steal VA Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 9, 2019 9:46 AM | Updated: Apr 19, 2019 10:23 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A Connecticut man pleaded guilty to stealing over $70,000 in benefits payments from the VA by posing as his dead sister.

Senators Don’t Want Veterans to Pay for VA’s Benefits Errors

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 25, 2019 11:04 AM | Updated: Apr 4, 2019 10:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced that would shield veterans from having to pay back benefits they received as a result of the VA’s errors.

Report Highlights Link Between Employee Engagement and Patient Care at VA Facilities

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 25, 2019 8:33 AM | Updated: Apr 4, 2019 10:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new analysis of data at VA medical centers finds that there is a direct link between employee morale and the quality of patient care.

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