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Federal Layoffs, FEMA Failures, and What Federal Workers Must Do Now
While floodwaters rose in Texas and 120 Americans waited helplessly on rooftops, FEMA’s call centers were overwhelmed with more than 16,000 cries for help. Yet 84% of those calls w...
Supreme Court Fight Over CPSC Firings Could Gut Federal Job Protections
If you're a federal employee—especially one with for-cause removal protections—there's a case flying under the radar that deserves your full attention. On July 2, the Biden adminis...
What to Do If You're Hit by a RIF at State or Any Federal Agency
Last Friday, over 1,300 employees at the State Department received notice of a Reduction in Force (RIF). Most were career civil servants; some were Foreign Service officers. For ma...
Supreme Court RIF Ruling: What Judge Illston’s New Order Means
Federal employees nationwide have been bracing for mass reductions in force (RIFs) after the Supreme Court lifted Judge Illston’s previous block on agency layoffs. But a late Wedne...
State Department RIFs: Key Steps for Federal Employees
The State Department has confirmed reductions in force (RIFs) targeting roughly 3,400 positions, with around 2,000 notices expected to arrive imminently—possibly today. Roles tied ...
Southworth PC Hiring Remote Attorneys for Federal Practice
If you’re an attorney with courtroom fire and a heart for public service, Southworth PC invites you to consider joining our team. We are expanding to hire two, possibly three, remo...
How to Support a Federal Colleague or Loved One Facing RIF Anxiety
When the Supreme Court green-lit broader Reduction in Force (RIF) measures, many federal employees began doom-scrolling in fear. If your teammate or loved one is among them, here’s...
What Happens After a Federal RIF Notice
If you’ve received a Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or fear one is coming, understanding what triggers a fresh 60-day notice—and what doesn’t—can protect your job, retirement time...
Mindful Tools for Federal Employees Facing RIF Anxiety
If recent Reduction in Force (RIF) discussions have you feeling exhausted, you’re not alone. Many federal employees are riding an emotional rollercoaster this year—navigating shift...
Supreme Court RIF Decision: Common Questions, Answered
Yesterday’s Supreme Court move has many federal employees on edge. Let’s be clear: the Court did not approve mass firings. Instead, it lifted an injunction that paused certain Redu...
What the Supreme Court’s Trump v. AFGE Order Means for Federal Employees
Federal employees woke up yesterday to urgent news: the Supreme Court lifted the injunction blocking agency Reduction in Force (RIF) plans. Here’s what you need to know to protect ...
Supreme Court Ruling on RIFs: What Federal Employees Need to Know
The Supreme Court issued a ruling in Trump v. AFGE that left many federal employees feeling anxious and confused. Let’s unpack what this decision actually means for you so you can ...
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