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If you’re an HHS employee who received a Reduction in Force (RIF) notice on April 1st, you already know this doesn’t feel like a coincidence—it feels like a punchline. But the reality is no joke. Fede...
If you've been feeling the pressure of being forced back into the office—or if your reasonable accommodation (RA) request for telework has been denied or delayed—take a deep breath. What just happened...
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...
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 ...
Recent developments in federal court have raised serious concerns for federal employees who are tasked with upholding the rule of law. Last night, the administration made an extraordinary legal argume...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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