Senators Worry About TSA Staffing Shortage Due to Vaccine Requirement
Two Senators are worried that too many unvaccinated employees at the TSA could disrupt agency operations as the COVID vaccine deadline looms for federal employees.
Vaccinations
Vaccine Mandate: Federal Employee Group Seeking Relief in Court
The vaccine mandate for federal employees is being challenged in court. Here is one group of federal employees formed to contest the policy decision.
Administration Pushes Back on Mandatory Vaccinations: No Halt to Firing Employees Seeking Exemptions
The administration would not agree that federal employee plaintiffs seeking exemption from mandatory vaccinations, will not be disciplined or separated while their appeals are pending.
Bill Would Provide Antibody Exemption to Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
Legislation has been introduced that would allow federal employees to opt out of the vaccine mandate if they have proof of COVID antibodies.
House Republicans Raise Questions on Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
Two House Republicans want more information on the potential impact of the vaccine mandate on the federal workforce.
New Guidance For Federal Employees Seeking Exceptions to Vaccine Mandate
The government has issued updated guidance for federal employees seeking an exception to the COVID vaccine mandate.
OPM: Agencies Can Begin Enforcing Vaccine Mandate in November
OPM has issued guidance on when and how agencies should discipline federal employees who refuse to get vaccinated.
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to repeal President Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees.
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.
Vaccine Mandate Will Apply to Teleworking Federal Employees
The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate will require federal employees to show proof of vaccination and will also apply to remote workers.
