Survivor Annuity Benefits Decision Could Impact Federal Employes With Similar Claims
A recent case regarding survivor annuity benefits decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit could impact other federal employees who may have similar claims. In…
What is Schedule F and What Does it Mean for Federal Employees When Trump Returns to the White House?
While there are expected to be changes to employment-related policies in both the federal government as well as the private sector when Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office in…
As More States Aim to Legalize Marijuana, Here’s What Federal Employees Need To Know
With marijuana legalization on the ballot in four states on Election Day November 5, questions are reignited about what it means for federal employees in states where it is…
What Does Telework for Federal Employees Look Like Under a Harris, or Trump Administration?
Since implementation of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, federal agencies have leveraged workplace flexibilities as a way to support an adaptable workforce capable of…
How Federal Employees Can (Potentially) Increase Their Pay
How does locality pay work, and what can federal employees do if they believe theirs is incorrect? Are you a federal employee looking to get ahead? If so, certain federal…
What to do if a federal agency has discriminated against you
Are you a federal employee or jobseeker who has faced discrimination in the workplace? Federal employees and job applicants who believe that a federal agency has discriminated…
MSPB Wades Its Way Through Massive Case Backlog
The MSPB has made significant progress on processing its backlog of cases. The MERIT Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently announced that it has just 440 remaining cases —…
Federal Telework Employees Could be Hit with Pay Decreases
Remote workers continue to be a vital part of the federal workforce, but if two bills recently introduced in the Senate are signed into law, federal telework employees could see…
Boyer vs. United States Raises Impactful Issue Regarding Pay for Federal Employees
In Boyer v United States, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived a claim brought by a female clinical pharmacist that a Veterans Medical Center which paid her a…
3 Hatch Act Prohibitions All Federal Employees Need to Know When it Comes to Their Social Media Presence This Election Season
With the U.S. 2024 presidential election all but set as a rematch of President Biden vs. former President Trump, many Americans have already taken to the digital streets to either…