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IRS Layoffs Have Started—Here's How to Mindfully Navigate a RIF federal career protection federal employment irs layoffs mindfulness rif rights Apr 07, 2025

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 Office of Civil Rights ...

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Will Your Federal Position Be Reclassified Under Schedule F? civil service protections federal career defense federal employment mindfulness schedule f Apr 07, 2025

If you’ve recently received notice—or heard whispers—about a reclassification under “Schedule F,” you’re not alone. Federal agencies are currently reviewing positions, particularly those tied to polic...

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Is National Security Being Used Against Federal Unions? federal employment mindfulness at work national security law union rights workplace stress Mar 31, 2025

A remarkable and deeply concerning legal move is unfolding—one that may affect the future of union protections for hundreds of thousands of federal employees. As we practice mindfulness in our federal...

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Protecting Your Federal Career Amid Layoff Concerns federal employment federal layoffs mindfulness at work protect federal career rif procedures Mar 27, 2025

An exclusive Washington Post story has revealed a draft White House document suggesting that massive layoffs—ranging from 8% to 50%—may hit various federal agencies. While the document is preliminary ...

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Federal Employees: What You Need to Know About the HHS Layoffs employee rights federal employment hhs layoffs protect federal career rif procedures Mar 27, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has just announced a major reduction in force (RIF), affecting over 10,000 federal employees across critical divisions such as the CDC, FDA, NIH, and ...

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New OPM Regulations Could Threaten Your Appeal Rights federal employee protection federal employment mindfulness in the workplace mspb rights opm regulations Mar 27, 2025

A critical update is unfolding that every federal employee should be aware of. Recently, The Federal News Network obtained drafts of the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) proposed regulations—and...

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When Oversight Is Denied: Mindfulness Amid Constitutional Chaos constitutional law federal employment mindfulness state secrets doctrine workplace stability Mar 25, 2025

A constitutional alarm bell is ringing. In a recent and extraordinary legal standoff, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has refused to comply with a federal judge’s order—even declining to share critica...

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Federal Employees: How to Protect Yourself Amid Potential Layoffs federal employment government layoffs job security reduction in force union rights Mar 20, 2025

This is not a drill. Federal agencies are moving quickly to implement Reductions in Force (RIFs)—and recent guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) may strip your union’s ability to neg...

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Mass Firings of Federal Employees: What You Need to Know employee rights federal employment federal workplace government jobs mspb Mar 20, 2025

Recent mass firings of federal employees have created a legal and bureaucratic mess. Over 24,000 probationary federal employees were terminated under questionable circumstances, and now, courts are st...

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The Latest Workforce Cuts Is History Repeating Itself—What You Need to Know federal employment federal layoffs job security mindfulness at work workforce rights Mar 18, 2025

The federal workforce is facing another round of mass job cuts—some of which are already being challenged in court. If this feels familiar, that’s because it is. The battle over federal employment has...

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Protect Your Federal Career Amidst Government Changes federal employment government policy changes Mar 18, 2025

In today's rapidly evolving federal landscape, employees face unprecedented challenges that can impact their careers and well-being. Recent developments, such as the Department of Government Efficienc...

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Federal Employees: Required to Report to Office Hundreds of Miles Away? Here's What You Can Do. employee protections federal employment federal job security mindfulness at work relocation rights Mar 18, 2025

Have you suddenly received an email ordering you to report to an office hundreds of miles away—without notice? If so, you’re not alone. Many federal employees are facing abrupt relocation directives, ...

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