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A significant shift just happened that every mindful federal employee must understand: Attorney General Pam Bondi voided the 2021 Reporter Shield rule. From today on, prosecutors can subpoena journali...
If you or someone you know was a probationary employee at Commerce and recently experienced sudden health insurance termination, you're not alone. Many are feeling blindsided right now, but it's cruci...
Recent changes out of Washington have dramatically shifted the probationary landscape for federal employees. If your probationary period ends after July 23, 2025, the burden is now on you to affirmati...
Recent developments at the Social Security Administration (SSA) should give every federal employee pause. Acting SSA Commissioner Leland Ick has reportedly ordered the reclassification of entire offic...
News of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) abruptly laying off over 1,500 public service employees has sent a shockwave through the federal workforce. These aren't just numbers—they’re li...
If you've recently received a Reduction in Force (RIF) notice, it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed. The fear of job instability, abrupt change, and unanswered questions can take a toll—not just...
If you're a federal employee at HHS and received a Reduction in Force (RIF) notice dated April 1st—yes, April Fool’s Day—you’re not alone. But don’t let the timing distract you from what’s important: ...
You may have seen the headlines: claims that tech giants are using artificial intelligence tools—like Elon Musk’s Grok AI—to monitor federal employees’ communications. While this might sound like scie...
Tax season is stressful enough for everyone. But imagine being the person behind the scenes—an IRS employee—trying to do your job amid forced return-to-office policies, internet outages, and literal s...
If you're a federal employee, you may be feeling a mix of burnout, uncertainty, and quiet determination. You're not alone—and you're not imagining the pressure. Whether it's looming agency changes, th...
If you’re a federal employee counting on a class action lawsuit to shield you during a Reduction in Force (RIF) or agency restructuring, you might be setting yourself up for disappointment—or facing a...
This week’s unexpected announcement from the IRS—cutting up to 25% of its workforce—is sending shockwaves through the federal community. Entire departments, like the Civil Rights Office, are reportedl...
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