OPM Implementing Significant Changes in Probationary Period
A new Executive Order and OPM guidance on the probationary period of federal employees will make it even easier to terminate these employees.
OSC Announces New Hatch Act Guidance
OSC has rescinded a Biden era advisory opinion on the Hatch Act.
Benefits Cuts on the Table in House Budget Legislation
Cuts to federal employees’ benefits are on the table in an upcoming legislative markup session.
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.
