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Federal employees are carrying a heavier emotional load this year, and Southworth PC is launching STEADY, a new weekly mindfulness practice built for exactly that.
If you’re a federal employee, you don’t need me to tell you that the stress is real. For more than 10,000 hours of my career, I’ve sat across from federal employees who are dedicat...
In a major legal development, a federal judge has stepped in to halt the mass termination of probationary federal employees. But this isn’t just a temporary delay—this ruling order...
Federal employees face an uncertain future as former General Services Administration (GSA) leaders warn that sweeping workforce cuts under the Trump-Vance administration could perm...
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 bar...
If you're a federal employee concerned about a Reduction in Force (RIF), preparation is key. The first step? Check your most recent SF 50—this document plays a significant role in ...
Navigating workplace accommodations as a federal employee can be frustrating, especially when agencies delay or dismiss requests. Under 29 CFR § 1630.2(o)(3) and EEOC guidance, fed...
A recent court ruling just sent a powerful message about the limits of presidential power—and for federal employees, this is a big deal. A judge ruled that President Trump could no...
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