Removal of Federal Employees for Misconduct or Performance
The Merit Act of 2017 would make it much easier to fire a federal employee. Here are the details of this recently introduced legislation and what it would mean for the federal workforce.
Life Without Civil Service Protections? Ask Georgia
With its 20-year history of civil service reform, Georgia provides insights into how federal civil service may change under the Trump administration.
Federal Workers Finding Creative Ways to Push Back Against Trump Administration
Many federal employees are unhappy about the election of Donald Trump as president, and organized movements within the federal workforce are taking place.
How Some Federal Employees Can Avoid a 10% Penalty on TSP Withdrawals
Certain categories of federal annuitants can now make penalty free withdrawals from the Thrift Savings Plan. Here is how to avoid incurring this 10% penalty.
New Military Retirement System Has Big Changes
A new military retirement system is going into effect. Here is how it will work.
DoD Releases Hiring Freeze Guidance
The Defense Department has issued agency-specific guidance on the hiring freeze. The author provides a complete breakdown of the details.
Legislation Introduced to Abolish the EPA
Legislation has been introduced in the House to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency.
Strong Words From the New Secretary of State to Federal Workers
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addressed agency workers during his first visit, but many of his remarks apply to all federal employees.
DoD’s New RIF Rules: A Big Deal or Not?
The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.
How Rising Interest Rates May Hurt the Performance of the F Fund
The author says that because the F Fund has benefited from a very long period of declining interest rates, it may shock investors to find out that the fund’s performance could be lower going forward as interest rates rise.
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