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FLRA Rule Change: What It Means for Union Rights
A recent rule change by the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) quietly alters a process that has remained stable for more than four decades. Historically, union representatio...
BREAKING: VA Slashes Union Rights for 377,000 Workers
Late on August 6th, VA Secretary Doug Collins took sweeping action that immediately undermines bargaining rights for over 377,000 VA employeesā€”including nurses, doctors, claims rep...
Protecting Your Federal Career: Telework & Reasonable Accommodations
As agencies push aggressive return-to-office policies, federal employees requesting telework as a reasonable accommodation are facing an uphill battle. Many agencies are making cri...
OSC Investigates Unlawful Firings of Probationary Federal Employees
If youā€™re a federal employee in your probationary period, you may have felt the looming uncertainty that comes with it. Recent developments show that concern may be justifiedā€”but a...
Understanding Your Rights Under the ADA & Rehab Act
Did you know that many medical conditions qualify as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act? Some conditions are so likely to be co...
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