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.
By now, you may have heard about the chaos caused by a recent email demanding federal employees justify their jobs in five bullet points—or face termination. This directive, reportedly from Elon Musk ...
Introduction: A Legal Trap for Federal Employees?
Federal employees across the country recently received an email from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) with the subject line “What did yo...
A major federal ruling just sent a clear message: sensitive government data must be protected under the law. In a case brought by 19 state attorneys general, a federal judge issued a preliminary injun...
A recent Supreme Court decision has raised important questions about job security and independence within federal agencies. While the ruling may seem like a temporary victory for government watchdog H...
A major legal decision just dropped that has big implications for workplace diversity initiatives. In National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump, a federal judge issued a ...
In a significant move, President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to dissolve the United States Postal Service's (USPS) governing board and integrate the agency into the Commerce Department, effect...
There’s good news for military spouses in federal employment! The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently issued a memo affirming that military spouses are exempt from return-to-office mandates....
Recent legal developments surrounding foreign aid freezes highlight a critical aspect of our constitutional system: checks and balances. As federal employees, it’s essential to understand how the judi...
With return-to-work mandates rolling out, agencies are cracking down on telework. Many federal employees who have been working remotely for years now face strict orders to return to the office. If mis...
If you’re a federal employee with civil service protections, it’s time to pay attention. Reports indicate that reductions in force (RIFs) may be on the horizon. While probationary employees have alrea...
Did you know that many medical conditions qualify as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act? Some conditions are so likely to be considered disabilitie...
If you’ve requested a reasonable accommodation as a federal employee, you might assume your agency will process it promptly. Unfortunately, delays are all too common—and they can effectively serve as ...
THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BRIEFING
Your Trusted Guide in Uncertain Times
Stay informed, stay protected. The Federal Employee Briefing delivers expert insights on workforce policies, legal battles, RTO mandates, and union updates—so you’re never caught off guard. With job security, telework, and agency shifts constantly evolving, we provide clear, concise analysis on what’s happening, why it matters, and what you can do next.
📩 Get the latest updates straight to your inbox—because your career depends on it.
You're safe with me. I'll never spam you or sell your contact info.