Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: The Saga Continues With New Executive Order
A new executive order creates new requirements on agencies for a federal employee to move from a probationary period to a career federal employee.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Collective Bargaining for Most Federal Employees
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order effectively ends collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.
AFGE to Lay Off More Than Half of Its Staff
The largest union for federal employees is planning to lay off more than half of its staff nationwide after President Donald Trump’s executive actions have rapidly weakened the organization’s finances.
Best Tax-Saving Strategies for Federal Employees
These are among the best ways federal employees can minimize taxes in retirement.
Federal Employees and Volunteerism
One former federal employee shares his experience of how volunteering can help the local community.
2026 TSP Contribution Limit Predicted to Increase
One prediction estimates that the annual TSP contribution limit will increase by over 4% in 2026.
TSP Interfund Transfers Double as Stock Market Continues to Drop
TSP investors increased interfund transfers to the G Fund last month as the stock market drop continues.
OSC Declines to Pursue Cases Involving Fired Probationary Federal Workers
The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) told fired probationary employees it would no longer pursue complaints they were wrongfully terminated.
Bills Introduced to Strengthen Job Protections for Federal Employees
Bills have been introduced in Congress to protect federal employees from layoffs that have been taking place under the Trump administration.
Possible Changes for Federal Employees in the 2025 Federal Budget
The 2025 budget process is underway. There are a number of proposals that would impact federal employees from calculating retirement to FEHB premium changes.
