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Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Federal Protections civil service protections federal employment mindfulness mspb supreme court Apr 16, 2025

There’s a Supreme Court showdown unfolding that every federal employee should be paying attention to. It centers on the case Trump v. Wilcox, and it may dramatically reshape how independent federal ag...

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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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Your Civil Rights Are Still Strong—Don’t Let Fear Silence You #careerprotection #mindfulness civil service protections eeoc Mar 24, 2025

The headlines are sounding the alarm: “Trump Targets Diversity Programs Again,” and this time, he’s using the EEOC—the very agency meant to protect your civil rights. It’s no wonder so many federal em...

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Federal Judge Strikes Down OPM’s Mass Firing Policy #federalemployment checks and balances civil service protections mspb appeals opm ruling Feb 27, 2025

In a major legal victory, a federal judge ruled that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) overstepped its authority by implementing a directive that led to widespread firings of probationary emplo...

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Federal Employees and Reckless Leadership: How to Protect Your Career civil service protections federal employment government jobs mindful leadership workplace stress Feb 24, 2025

By now, you may have heard about the chaos caused by a recent email demanding federal employees justify their jobs in five bullet points—or face termination. This directive, reportedly from Elon Musk ...

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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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