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If you're a disabled federal employee, you may have noticed an unsettling shift in workplace policies. Many agencies are pushing employees back into offices, making it harder for those with disabiliti...
If you work at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), your job security just changed. The VA has officially announced a department-wide reduction in force (RIF) and reorganization plan, which is exp...
Many federal employees assume their jobs are secure—until reality hits. Unfair discipline, probationary terminations, and return-to-office struggles can leave even the most dedicated employees blindsi...
If you were terminated while on probation, a groundbreaking ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) may signal that your firing was unlawful. Thousands of federal employees, across multipl...
If you’re a federal employee in your probationary period—or if you’ve recently been terminated—you’re likely facing uncertainty and frustration. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently issue...
If you've been paying attention to recent news, you know that federal employees are being forced back into office spaces that are barely functional—some without desks, working Wi-Fi, or even a physica...
A significant legal battle is unfolding that could impact every federal employee, especially those relying on whistleblower protections. The case of Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Specia...
Another weekend, another email demanding that you justify your job. If you’re feeling anxious, frustrated, or even harassed by these messages, you are not alone. This tactic is designed to create unce...
If you’re a federal employee—especially if you’re in your probationary period—there’s a court case you need to pay attention to. A federal judge, William Alsup of the Northern District of California, ...
A major shift may be coming for federal employees. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) have issued a new memo outlining a two-phase plan for workforc...
If you’re a federal employee facing an adverse action—such as termination, demotion, or suspension—you may have the right to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). These cases can be com...
If you’re a probationary federal employee who has been fired—or if you’re worried about losing your job—you need to pay attention. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) just reinstated six recentl...
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