Can Unused Sick Leave Increase Your Retirement Eligibility Age?
What impact does unused sick leave have on a federal employee’s retirement eligibility?
How to Calculate FERS Federal Disability Retirement Benefits
What are the eligibility requirements for FERS disability retirement and how is it calculated?
Understanding the Costs and Downsides of Retiring Early
Early retirement is can be appealing for federal employees, but it has some potential downsides.
Probationary Employee Removals: Appeals Court Sides With Trump (So Far) Allowing Removal of Special Counsel
Cases surrounding removal of probationary employees continue to move forward. Appeals court removes restraining order from removing current Special Counsel at OSC.
MSPB Orders Temporary Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees
The MSPB granted a stay request, temporarily reinstating thousands of probationary federal employees fired by USDA.
Refusal to Telework During COVID-19 Emergency Leads to Probationary Termination
An HHS Attorney Advisor was terminated for not teleworking during COVID-19. Her appeals on this termination during her probationary period are explored.
OPM Revises Guidance on Probationary Employees
After a recent court decision, OPM has issued revised guidance noting that only agencies have the authority to terminate probationary employees.
OPM Making Changes to 2025 FEVS
OPM is making some changes to the 2025 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey In accordance with two executive orders issued by President Trump.
The Court’s Decision to Dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order on the Deferred Resignation Program
Unions sued over Trump’s “Fork Directive,” but were denied due to lack of standing. They could argue statutory violations and futility for court intervention.
Next Round of Emails Distributed Asking Federal Employees for Their Accomplishments
A second email went out to federal employees over the weekend asking them for their list of accomplishments, but there are key changes from the first email.
