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Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, there were numerous media reports about employers firing or taking other disciplinary action against employees for making political comments...

Facing a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be a daunting experience for any federal employee.  However, you have rights and protections under the Office of...

Today, ASIS International posted an article titled, “Government Security Professionals Grapple with Following Procedure Amid DOGE Demands.”  Journalist Megan Gates reported on concerns about DOGE’s...

Federal workers nervously anticipate massive changes in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.  In October 2020, Trump signed an executive order creating Schedule F.  Schedule F is...

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.  In the federal workforce, there is still a tremendous stigma around mental illness.  As a result, many...

Receiving a notice of proposed removal or other discipline is a serious and nerve-wracking event, but most federal employees are protected by due process rights...

Last month, you filed your formal EEO complaint with your federal agency.  You just got a letter stating that the agency dismissed your EEO complaint. ...

Virginia is an at-will employment state.  In other words, unless you have a valid employment contract, your employer can fire you at any time and...