Probationary Period Federal Employees Facing An Uncertain Future
An OPM memo asking for the number of probationary employees and uses of administrative leave is important as a precursor to reducing size of the federal workforce.
OPM Issues Guidance on President’s Return to In-Person Work Memo
OPM has released its anticipated guidance on President Trump’s memo that ends remote work for most federal employees.
Legislation Would Boost COLAs for Some Federal Retirees
Another attempt is being made to give retired federal employees under both FERS and CSRS the same COLAs.
Best Dates for Federal Employees to Retire in 2025
What are the best dates for federal employees to retire in 2025?
Employees Being Placed on Admin Leave as DEI Offices Prepare to Be Shuttered
Federal employees working in DEI offices are being placed on administrative leave in advance of these programs being terminated.
NTEU Sues Trump Over Schedule F
NTEU has sued the Trump administration over the Schedule F executive order.
Ending DEI and Reforming the Federal Hiring Process
Two new executive orders that have not gathered the attention others have will impact all federal agencies: ending DEI and reforming the hiring process.
Trump Formally Establishes DOGE
President Trump issued an Executive Order formally establishing the Department of Government Efficiency.
Schedule F is Back
President Trump has reissued Schedule F which gives him extensive authority to fire those failing to meet performance requirements without the lengthy procedures now required.
Trump Issues Executive Orders Creating Hiring Freeze and Freeze on Regulations
President Trump has issued two executive orders on his first day in office creating a federal hiring freeze and freezing agencies from issuing new regulations.
