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A pending Supreme Court decision could unravel how federal workplace rights are protected—and federal employees need to brace for the potential fallout. At the center of the case is a challenge to nat...
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Shaun Southworth
Shaun Southworth is the Founding Attorney of Southworth PC, a mindfulness practitioner, and a dedicated advocate for federal employees, with over 20,000 hours of experience defending careers and workplace rights. He combines legal expertise with practical strategies to help federal workers navigate job uncertainty, discipline, and policy changes with confidence and clarity.
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