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Federal Judge Blocks Mass Terminations of Probationary Federal Employees federal employee rights federal workforce laws mindful federal employee probationary federal employment Mar 17, 2025

In a major legal development, a federal judge has stepped in to halt the mass termination of probationary federal employees. But this isn’t just a temporary delay—this ruling orders agencies to reinst...

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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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TSA Union Protections Revoked: What It Means for Federal Employees federal employee rights mindful federal employee tsa workers union protections workplace fairness Mar 10, 2025

A major decision has just shaken the federal workforce: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked union protections for TSA screeners. This means no more collective bargaining and fewer wo...

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How to Protect Yourself in a Federal RIF federal employment mindful federal employee reduction in force sf 50 guide veterans preference Feb 25, 2025

If you're a federal employee concerned about a Reduction in Force (RIF), preparation is key. The first step? Check your most recent SF 50—this document plays a significant role in determining your ret...

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Federal Employees: Know Your Rights in the Reasonable Accommodation Process eeo guidance federal employee rights mindful federal employee workplace disability rights Feb 20, 2025

Navigating workplace accommodations as a federal employee can be frustrating, especially when agencies delay or dismiss requests. Under 29 CFR § 1630.2(o)(3) and EEOC guidance, federal agencies must e...

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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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