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TSA Officers: What the AFGE Lawsuit Against DHS Means for You afge lawsuit federal employment union protections Mar 18, 2025

If you’re a TSA officer, you may have just woken up to unsettling news—your union contract may have been revoked overnight. You’re not alone in this. The American Federation of Government Employees (A...

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Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees Terminated— Until A Judge's Ruling Halted It federal employment probationary federal employees reduction in force Mar 17, 2025

Last week, a federal judge issued a ruling that could have life-changing consequences for thousands of federal employees. The government attempted to terminate a large number of probationary employees...

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Judges' Ruling to Reinstate Employees May Shake Up Federal Layoff Plans employee rights federal employment federal layoffs mindfulness at work workforce reduction Mar 14, 2025

The federal workforce just experienced a major shake-up. Two federal judges ruled that thousands of previously fired probationary employees were wrongfully terminated, forcing agencies to reinstate th...

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Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of Fired Employees career stability federal employee protection federal employment mindfulness at work workforce rights Mar 14, 2025

In a groundbreaking decision, a federal judge has ruled that thousands of federal employees who were previously fired must be reinstated. This ruling is a major win for federal workers who were termin...

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How Workforce Cuts Could Undermine the GSA’s Mission cybersecurity threats federal employment government downsizing gsa workforce mindful federal employee Mar 13, 2025

Federal employees face an uncertain future as former General Services Administration (GSA) leaders warn that sweeping workforce cuts under the Trump-Vance administration could permanently damage the g...

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Federal Employees: What Happens to Your Pay & Benefits in a Shutdown? employee rights federal employment federal pay government shutdown workplace mindfulness Mar 13, 2025

Government shutdowns are a stressful reality for federal employees, bringing uncertainty about pay, benefits, and financial stability. While the rules can change, here’s what you need to know about ho...

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Federal Judge Blocks Mass Firings of Federal Employees federal employee rights federal employment opm termination probationary employees workplace justice Mar 13, 2025

A groundbreaking ruling just sent shockwaves through the federal workforce. A U.S. District Judge has ruled that the mass firing of probationary employees across multiple agencies—including the VA, DO...

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Elon Musk’s Federal Workforce Overhaul Faces Legal Scrutiny employment law federal employment government jobs mindfulness at work workforce reduction Mar 13, 2025

A major legal battle is unfolding, and it could impact thousands of federal employees. A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to hand over internal documents...

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Top OPM Official Refuses to Testify About Mass Firings federal employment federal layoffs federal workforce rights opm firings probationary employees Mar 12, 2025

A stunning development is shaking up the federal employment world. The acting director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Charles Ezell, has refused to testify under oath about the mass firi...

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A Federal Judge May Reverse Mass Firings—Here’s What It Means for You federal employment federal job protection mindfulness at work probationary employees workplace rights Mar 12, 2025

If you’re a federal employee—especially one in probationary status—you may have heard about the recent mass firings that affected over 24,000 workers. The Trump administration’s decision to abruptly r...

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The 5 F’s of Stress Relief for Federal Employees federal employee rights federal employment mindfulness at work stress management workplace stress Mar 11, 2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or just plain exhausted by your federal job? If so, you’re not alone. The pressures of agency politics, job instability, and ever-changing policies can take a ...

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What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You About Mass Firings federal employee rights federal employment job termination mspb appeal workplace retaliation Mar 11, 2025

If you or someone you know works for the Department of Defense (DOD), you may have heard about the shocking terminations happening right now. Thousands of federal employees—many of them veterans, top ...

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