How Could the March 13, 2025, Deadline Affect Federal Employees?
The Trump administration is working to cut waste in government, but there are implications for the federal employees whose lives are impacted.
The Federal Labor Relations Statute and Collective Bargaining Agreements Are Currently Unenforceable
Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.
The Trump Administration and Probationary Periods
OPM and MSPB guidelines leave the author to question if blanket terminations or probationary federal employees meet legal criteria.
Buyout Offered to HHS Employees
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.
DHS Ends Collective Bargaining for TSA Employees
DHS has announced it is stripping TSA employees of their collective bargaining rights.
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.
