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Federal RIF Injunction Halts June Layoffs—for Now
A federal court’s May 23 preliminary injunction has temporarily stopped 21 agencies from carrying out Reduction in Force (RIF) notices—including finalizing those already issued. Fo...
OSC Seeks Reinstatement of 5,000 Federal Probationary Employees—What You Need to Know
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 ...
Federal Probationary Employees: OPM Walks Back Directive—What Now?
If you're a probationary federal employee—or know someone who is—pay close attention. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has just issued a new memo clarifying that agencies, ...
Protecting Your Federal Career: The Truth About Probationary Terminations Part 3
Losing your federal job during probation can feel sudden, unfair, and even unlawful. Many employees assume they have no rights, but that’s not always true. Some terminations violat...
Are You Really on Probation? You Might Have More Rights Than You Think
If you’ve recently been fired during what your agency called your probationary period, don’t assume you have no recourse. Every year, thousands of federal employees are let go unde...
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