The Federal Employee Survival Blog
Cut through the jargon and get the clarity you need to stay a step ahead of agency politics. Each article unpacks new policy shifts, court rulings, and workplace trends, then turns them into actionable tactics—so you can head off discipline, invoke EEO or whistleblower protections with confidence, and keep your documentation airtight. We also archive our most popular social-media explainer threads here, giving you the same insights followed by more than 150,000 people online even if you never scroll on those sites. Read, prepare, and keep your federal career firmly in your control.
Did you know that your federal agency is legally required to keep your medical information confidential—even if you don’t have a disability? Many employees assume that only HIPAA protects their health...
There’s been growing concern among federal employees about recent EEOC decisions regarding LGBTQ+ discrimination cases. The private sector has seen the EEOC step away from certain cases, but does that...
If you’re a federal employee, recent workforce reductions at agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and USAID should be on your radar. A federal judge has temporarily paused lay...
A critical legal update just unfolded for federal employees: a judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) that would have blocked Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)...
If you're a federal employee being called back to the office but need telework as a reasonable accommodation, know this—your agency cannot retaliate against you for making that request. The Equal Empl...
A major legal battle is unfolding that could directly impact the independence of federal agencies and the rights of federal employees. The Supreme Court is reviewing the sudden removal of Hampton Dell...
If you’ve recently been fired during what your agency called your probationary period, don’t assume you have no recourse. Every year, thousands of federal employees are let go under the assumption tha...
Today, as we reflect on President’s Day, let’s remember what the founders of our democracy truly believed in—a government that serves the people, not just one person. George Washington could have rule...
If you’re a federal employee, the recent wave of mass layoffs—particularly among probationary employees—might have you feeling uneasy about your job security. News of key nuclear safety workers being ...
Losing your federal job during probation can feel like the end of the road, but it’s important to know that limited rights do not mean no rights. If you’ve been fired, you may still have legal options...
If you’ve just been let go from your federal job without warning or cause, I want you to know—you are not alone. This is a brutal, unfair experience, and nothing I say will take that sting away. But r...
Imagine waking up to find that the people responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our nation's nuclear weapons have been fired—without leadership even realizing their critical roles. Unfor...
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