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Court Blocks Shutdown of Three Federal Agencies
In March, an executive order from the White House attempted something extraordinary: it ordered three entire federal agencies—the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Fede...
Schedule F and Project 2025: What Federal Employees Must Know Now
On his first day back in office, President Trump reinstated “Schedule Policy/Career,” the new name for Schedule F, re-classifying roughly 50,000 positions—about 2 percent of the ci...
How Law Day Became a Wake-Up Call for Federal Employees
For many, May 1st—Law Day—passes unnoticed. But in 2025, it lands at a moment of constitutional reckoning that no federal employee can afford to ignore. This year, Law Day isn’t ju...
Protect Your Federal Job from Schedule F Reclassifications
Recent developments at the Social Security Administration (SSA) should give every federal employee pause. Acting SSA Commissioner Leland Ick has reportedly ordered the reclassifica...
Schedule F Is Back—Here’s How to Stay Grounded and Protected
Imagine waking up on a Monday to find your career protections quietly stripped away. That’s the unsettling reality many federal employees now face. Late on a recent Friday, the Off...
Schedule F Is Back: What Federal Workers Must Know
We’re witnessing a potentially seismic shift in federal employment protections. Axios is reporting that the Trump administration is preparing to reintroduce Schedule F—a controvers...
Navigating the Storm: What Project 2025 Means for Federal Employees
If you’ve been feeling a sense of unease lately, you’re not alone. Project 2025 is making waves across federal agencies—and many of you are already feeling the tremors. This 900-pa...
Will Your Federal Position Be Reclassified Under Schedule F?
If you’ve recently received notice—or heard whispers—about a reclassification under “Schedule F,” you’re not alone. Federal agencies are currently reviewing positions, particularly...
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