What to Know About Federal Employee Whistleblower Protections
According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), whistleblowers help keep the federal government “honest, efficient, and accountable.”
Understanding Current LGBTQ+ Federal Employee Rights
Today’s federal workplace is complicated by workforce cuts, return-to-office mandates, budget reductions, and DEI declines.
Surviving a Hostile Work Environment: Federal Employee Rights and Protections
For many Feds, a hostile work environment isn’t just a legal phrase — it’s a daily reality. It shows up as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation severe enough to interfere with…
Security Clearances at Risk? How Political Turmoil Affects Your Clearance Status
When President Trump issued two executive orders in January 2025 addressing federal security clearances, many in the federal community took notice. The first granted interim clearances to certain Executive Office…
The Privatization Playbook: Is Federal Employment About to Be Dismantled?
The mass layoffs and agency restructuring announced in 2025 have many Feds asking the same question: Is my job next? For those who’ve seen this playbook before, the signs are…
Emergency Financial Planning for Feds: Preparing for the Unexpected
The recent wave of federal workforce reductions and agency overhauls has left many Feds facing uncertainty about their job security and financial future. With the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…
The Future of Federal Employee Unions: Are Your Collective Bargaining Rights at Risk?
In recent months, there’s been a renewed focus on the role and reach of federal employee unions. With political shifts and budget debates underway, some Feds are rightfully concerned about…
How to Challenge an Unjust Security Clearance Revocation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Recent executive orders have once again brought security clearance policy into the spotlight. From expedited interim clearances for political appointees to mass revocations targeting former intelligence officials, one thing is…
What Happens If Your Agency Gets Defunded? Understanding Your Options
When news about possible agency defunding starts making the rounds, it’s natural to have questions about your job and your plans for the future. We talk with Feds every day…
Digging Beneath the Headlines: The Truth About Social Security and Federal Pensions
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump's Executive Order implemented the Department of Government Efficiency to support “cost-efficiency initiatives” across multiple government agencies.