CDC Telework Ban: Union Alleges Civil Rights Violation
HHS ended CDC's union agreements, restricting telework for employees with disabilities. Unions claim civil rights violation, retaliatory discrimination and legal violations. Trump order cited.
Federal Law Enforcement Pay Raise: Controversy & Impact
Trump's plan offers law enforcement a 3.8% pay boost while other federal employees get only 1%, sparking debate. Concerns raised about fairness, inflation, and workforce morale with potential consequences on border security.
Federal Employees: Name Change Process Issues & Solutions
GAO report reveals federal employees face hurdles changing names due to insufficient agency guidance, impacting job duties. Recommendations for improvement across agencies like IRS, VA, and SSA.
Trump Admin Firings: Court Battle Over Federal Employee Terminations
Trump administration fights court rulings on mass firings of federal probationary employees. The Supreme Court weighs in, focusing on labor relations and agency accountability.
Union Challenges Trump’s Order on Federal Employees’ Rights
A union, IFPTE, challenges Trump's executive order restricting federal employees' bargaining rights, citing national security concerns and First/Fifth Amendment violations. The lawsuit targets Defense Secretary Hegseth's implementation.
Federal Agencies & Religious Accommodations: Telework & Flexibility
OPM urges federal agencies to generously consider telework and flexible arrangements for religious accommodations, following the Groff v. DeJoy ruling. Agencies must engage in good faith with employees.
ICE Enforcement: Federal Employees Assist in Immigration Crackdown
With increased ICE enforcement, federal employees from various agencies are being reassigned to assist in apprehending and deporting undocumented immigrants. This shift has sparked controversy and internal strain.
HDHP & HSA: Savings, Risks, and Federal Employee Benefits
HDHPs with HSAs offer federal employees savings through lower premiums and tax advantages. Understand deductibles, HSA contributions, investment risks, and eligibility to make informed choices about health plans.
Trump’s Order on Union Bargaining Blocked by Court
A judge blocked Trump's order limiting collective bargaining rights for federal employees, siding with unions. The order, citing national security, faced legal challenges over its scope and impact on labor rights.
OPM Revives Schedule F: Federal Job Security at Risk
OPM proposes reviving Schedule F, potentially stripping civil service protections from thousands of federal workers in policy-related roles. Critics cite concerns about political influence and job security.
DOGE Demands Access: Interior Dept. CIOs Fired
Interior Department CIOs fired after pushing back against DOGE demands for access to federal employee payroll system. Concerns raised over data privacy and security. Leadership exodus ensues.
The Trump administration is taking steps to comply with court orders to reinstate tens of thousands of fired workers
The Trump administration appears to be preparing to comply with multiple court orders to quickly place tens of thousands of federal workers fired during their probationary periods, according to officials at three agencies briefed on the plans.
Education Department to slash nearly one-third of its workforce with sweeping RIFs
Education joins the Office of Personnel Management, General Services Administration and U.S. Agency for International Development in issuing widespread layoffs to date.
IRS expected to fire 6,700 employees beginning Thursday
Staff in their probationary periodsâmostly recent hires, though in some cases longtime federal workersâreceived notice that they must report into the office Thursday and bring all of their government equipment, identification cards, parking permits and other documents.
OPM asks to dismiss email server lawsuit, citing misinterpretation of law
The initial suit, filed in the Washington, D.C. District Court by two anonymous federal employees, claims OPM â working with Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency â violated the 2002 E-Government Act by bypassing a required privacy impact assessment, or PIA, before standing up the email platform.
Employee groups, Democrats, experts warn feds not to accept âdeferred resignationâ offer
Max Stier, president of the Partnership for Public Service, issued a statement Tuesday blasting the measure as one that, if successful, could create critical skills gaps at agencies and hurt mission delivery.
New bill would levy penalties on feds âimpedingâ presidential directives and require new training
Former President Donald Trump has previously said he would âdismantle the deep stateâ and reinstitute his 2020 Schedule F policy to convert federal employees in policy-related positions to roles exempt from civil service protections, effectively making them easier to remove.