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5 Tips for Probationary Federal Employees

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In light of the Trump Administration's instruction that all federal agencies provide lists of their employees who are still in their probationary period, and OPM's instruction that agencies consider whether current probationary employees should be retained, we have 5 Tips for Probationary Employees concerned about the future.
Jennifer Isaacs
January 24, 2025
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President Trump Reinstates Schedule F

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order reinstating Schedule F, removing civil service protections for federal employees in "policy-influencing" roles.
Jennifer Isaacs
January 22, 2025
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Executive Orders Target Federal Employees

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Shortly after being sworn-in, President Donald Trump signed executive orders directing federal employees to return to in-person work and enacting a federal hiring freeze.
Jennifer Isaacs
January 21, 2025
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What Is a Hostile Work Environment?

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What qualifies as a hostile work environment, and what do you do if you're in one? While some aspects of a hostile work environment may look different for federal employees, there are some common red flags to look out for when determining whether you're in a hostile work environment.
Mary Barrett
June 10, 2022
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Can You Get Fired From a Federal Job?

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Because there are so many protections in place for federal employees, a lot of people wonder if you can get fired from a federal job. In this blog post, we explain under what circumstances a federal employee can be terminated and what to do if you are fired from federal employment.
Mary Barrett
June 3, 2022
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Collective Bargaining for Feds

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Especially if you're a new federal employee, you may be confused about how unions and collective bargaining for federal employees works. We'll explain all the ins and outs of collective bargaining for federal employees.
Mary Barrett
May 27, 2022
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When to Hire a Federal Employment Lawyer

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No one wants to hire a federal employment lawyer unless they really need to. So when do you know it's time to hire a law firm for federal employees? We'll cover the basics and let you know when it's a good idea to consider hiring a federal employment attorney.
Mary Barrett
April 29, 2022
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How to Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement

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As an injured or disabled federal employee, you probably have lots of questions about Federal Disability Retirement and how to qualify. In this article, we'll explain what Federal Disability Retirement is and how you can qualify.
Mary Barrett
March 18, 2022
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5 Tips for Work-Life Balance

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Finding a good balance between work and personal life can be difficult, especially as a federal employee. Read on to learn 5 tips for striking the right balance between work and personal life as a federal employee.
Mary Barrett
March 4, 2022
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Feds Feel That Agencies Pay Lip Service to Diversity & Inclusion

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According to a recent survey, many federal employees feel that their federal agencies could do better when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Mary Barrett
February 25, 2022
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5 Tips for Writing a Federal Resume

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What is a federal style resume and how do you write one? For most potential federal employees, the federal job application process can be confusing at best. In this article, we'll give you 5 tips to make sure your federal resume is up to par.
Mary Barrett
February 18, 2022
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Everything You Need to Know About OPM Retirement

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You probably have lots of questions about OPM retirement. In this article, we'll answer all your questions about OPM retirement benefits. We will cover OPM retirement services and whether you can apply online, when a federal employee can apply for OPM retirement, and how to contact the OPM retirement office.
Mary Barrett
February 11, 2022
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