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Alleged DEI “Purges” and What Fell v. Trump Means for Federal Employees
A new class action, Fell v. Trump, alleges something no federal employee should take lightly: that the administration directed agencies to identify, isolate, and remove anyone link...
Shutdown Aftermath: What Federal Employees Need to Know Now
Five days after a 43-day shutdown, many federal employees describe the same emotional mix: relief that the lights are back on, anger at the instability, confusion about pay, and fe...
Shutdown RIF Threats Ease—for Now
Federal employees, take a breath. As of today, the White House appears to be stepping back from immediate plans for large-scale Reductions in Force (RIFs). That’s not a promise the...
When a Recall Isn’t a Reprieve: CDC’s One-for-One Staff Swap Explained
This week, the CDC made headlines by recalling approximately 300 occupational health specialists—many of whom were previously swept up in reductions-in-force (RIFs). But what first...
Judge Halts CFPB Mass Layoffs: What Feds Should Know
In a stunning turn of events, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) attempted to lay off nearly 90% of its workforce overnight—but a federal judge stepped in just in time...
IRS Layoffs Have Started—Here's How to Mindfully Navigate a RIF
If you've heard whispers about federal layoffs turning into reality, you're not alone. Late last week, the IRS began issuing Reduction in Force (RIF) notices, starting with its Off...
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