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Fired From Federal Job During Probation? Here’s What You Need to Know federal employee rights federal employment federal probation mspb appeals whistleblower protections Feb 16, 2025

Losing your federal job during probation can feel like the end of the road, but it’s important to know that limited rights do not mean no rights. If you’ve been fired, you may still have legal options...

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Federal Job Cuts: When Efficiency Becomes a National Security Risk employee rights federal employment government job security national security workplace mindfulness Feb 16, 2025

Imagine waking up to find that the people responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our nation's nuclear weapons have been fired—without leadership even realizing their critical roles. Unfor...

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Protecting Federal Employees: Why Civil Service Protections Matter More Than Ever civil service protections federal employment government integrity whistleblower rights workplace mindfulness Feb 16, 2025

A recent controversy surrounding a $400 million government contract highlights a growing concern: the need for strong civil service protections. While the details of the contract may still be unfoldin...

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Is Elon Musk’s Federal Power Unconstitutional? constitutional law executive power federal employment federal workforce job security Feb 14, 2025

A new legal battle is unfolding, one that could change the way executive power operates in America. Fourteen states have filed a lawsuit arguing that Elon Musk’s authority within the so-called Departm...

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Return-to-Office Chaos: A Federal Employee’s Reality Check federal employee protections federal employment mindfulness at work telework rights Feb 13, 2025

 

If you were caught in the nightmare traffic jam at Washington Navy Yard this week—or just shaking your head at yet another government miscalculation—you’re not alone. The recent return-to-office ma...

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OPM’s Last-Minute Shutdown: What Federal Employees Need to Know federal employee rights federal employment mindfulness at work opm policy Feb 13, 2025

If you’ve been following the latest developments with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you know how unpredictable federal employment policies can be. Recently, thousands of federal employees ...

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Federal Employees: What the Deferred Resignation Court Decision Means for You federal employment government careers job security mindfulness in the workplace Feb 11, 2025

If you’re a federal employee following the latest policy changes, you’ve likely heard about the deferred resignations plan and the ongoing legal challenge. A federal judge has temporarily paused the F...

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A Federal Job Protection Win: What It Means for You federal employment job protections know your rights mindful federal employee Feb 10, 2025

A recent court ruling just sent a powerful message about the limits of presidential power—and for federal employees, this is a big deal. A judge ruled that President Trump could not unilaterally fire ...

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Federal Employees: Navigating Uncertainty in a Potential Constitutional Crisis constitutional law employee rights federal employment mindfulness at work Feb 10, 2025

Lately, you may have heard legal scholars sounding the alarm about a potential constitutional crisis. With executive actions freezing federal budgets, challenging birthright citizenship, and defying l...

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