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If you’re a federal employee—especially one in probationary status—you may have heard about the recent mass firings that affected over 24,000 workers. The Trump administration’s decision to abruptly r...
Is it Illegal to Fire Probationary Federal Employees?
Recently, a judge in California said many recent probationary firings by federal agencies might be against the law because the firings were not b...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or just plain exhausted by your federal job? If so, you’re not alone. The pressures of agency politics, job instability, and ever-changing policies can take a ...
If you or someone you know works for the Department of Defense (DOD), you may have heard about the shocking terminations happening right now. Thousands of federal employees—many of them veterans, top ...
If you've been keeping up with the latest federal workplace developments, you may have noticed a wave of uncertainty surrounding OPM’s new directive: the so-called “Five Things” email. Employees acros...
Another government shutdown is looming, and if you’re a federal employee, you might be feeling anxious about what this means for your job, paycheck, and future. Let’s take a deep breath and break this...
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...
A major decision has just shaken the federal workforce: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked union protections for TSA screeners. This means no more collective bargaining and fewer wo...
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 feeling anxious about your job security—especially when it comes to unfair discipline or performance-based actions—you are not alone. The reality is that agencies make mis...
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