The Return-to-Work Mandate: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
In January 2025, federal agencies were directed to end remote work, requiring their employees to return to the office full-time.
Most FERS Employees Are Vested in Their FERS Retirement
Thousands of federal employees have lost their federal jobs in the last few months due to reduction-in-force (RIFs), firing or elimination of job positions. Most of these employees are not…
What Happens If Federal Employees Are Fired Without Cause? Legal Protections Explained
Across agencies, the mix of budget cuts, staffing limits, and political tension has created a level of uncertainty that’s hard to ignore. For many Feds, the idea of getting laid…
Navigating Federal Retirement Options: What You Need to Know Amid Government Downsizing
Amid copious early retirement offers and the looming threat of a government-wide Reduction in Force (RIF), many federal employees are feeling uncertain about their future retirement options. Whether you're nearing…
How to Navigate the 2025 Return-to-Office Mandate for Federal Employees
In January 2025, President Trump issued an executive order requiring all federal employees to return to full-time, in-person work. Agencies must end remote work arrangements, though agency heads have some…
The Fed15 Podcast: Navigating Federal Workforce Challenges – VSIPs, VERA, RIFs, and Employee Rights
In this episode, Dan and Katelyn engage in a Q&A with Alan Lescht, founder and managing shareholder of Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C. As a DC employment attorney, Alan brings…
FedLife Podcast: Navigating the IRS Online Account & IP PIN Benefits
In this episode, Ed and Dan dive into the IRS’s push for individuals to set up an online account and obtain an IP PIN. They explore the many benefits, from…
Which Federal Employees and Retirees Have to Make Estimated Tax Payments During 2025?
Those federal employees and retirees who owe additional federal income taxes when they file their 2024 federal income tax returns may have to make federal estimated tax payments during 2025.