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.
Is It Better to Retire or Work Longer at Age 57 With 30 Years of Service?
Upon reaching age 57 with 30 years of service, does it make more financial sense for a federal employee to retire or keep working?
Politics, Probationary Employees, and Courts: Federal Optimization Politics on Full Display
The circumstances involving probationary employees resemble a soap opera of personal and political drama. This weekend, a court ruled the Special Counsel’s firing illegal.
TSP Returns Decline in February: One Fund Down 5.8%
TSP returns were down in February in a volatile month. One stock Fund was down 5.8%. Total TSP assets are closing in on the trillion dollar level.
OPM Moving Out on Restarting Publication of Official Time Reports
OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.
Executive Order: Credit Card Freeze and Travel Justification
President Trump issued an Executive Order directing government spending cuts through DOGE by targeting areas such as credit cards and travel justification.
