Good News for Federal Employees With MSPB Appeals
With the longest federal government shutdown in history now over, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) can get back to work handling federal employee appeals. Faced with the…
Which is Better for Federal Employees: Wills or Trusts?
Retirement planning can be challenging for anyone, but as a federal employee, you may have additional benefits to add to the mix that can, at first be overwhelming when planning…
Federal Employees Ordered Back to In-Person Work: Can I Still Request Remote Work as a Disability Accommodation?
During COVID lockdowns, federal agencies adapted to enable remote work. For some federal employees with disabilities, these changes made remote work a realistic option for the…
Do Federal Workers Have MSPB Rights During a Layoff as a Result of a Government Shutdown?
Are you an existing federal employee with a pending Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeal, or a federal employee looking to file a new appeal as a result of implications…
What Rescheduling of Marijuana Could Mean for Federal Employees
President Donald J. Trump’s Administration has recently indicated it may reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug in the near future. Does that mean…
MSPB Sees Influx of Appeals Under Trump Administration
With continuous changes in the workforce looming over federal employees, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has seen an influx of appeals filed by federal workers since…
How the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Workforce Cuts Could Impact Federal Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court on July 8 ruled that the Trump Administration can implement its plans to drastically reduce the federal workforce and dismantle federal agencies. The…
Federal Employees Who Served in the Military May Be Entitled to Paid Military Leave Claims
If you are a current or former federal employee who served in the U.S. military or National Guard, you may be entitled to additional paid military leave, thanks to a recent court…
Dole Act aims to improve lives of veterans and their families
Following years of advocacy by veterans’ groups, a new law aims to provide increased relief to veterans and their families. The “Dole Act,” officially named the Senator…
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…