The Hatch Act and the Military: Limitations on Political Activity
Military service members are U.S. citizens, and thus free to engage in the political process. At the same time, there are limitations on service members’ political activity,…
What Recourse Remains for Federal Correctional Employees Without a Union? BOP Labor Relations Status Update
October 2026 Update and Current Status Following the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) termination of its collective bargaining agreement on September 25, 2025, Federal…
What Should Federal Employees Do If Their Personal Information Has Been Compromised?
Federal employees provide the government with a significant amount of sensitive personal information throughout their careers, including Social Security numbers, financial data,…
What to Know About OPM’s New Time-in-Grade Rules and When to Seek Legal Assistance
A new final rule issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) could significantly change how federal employees compete for promotions by eliminating longstanding…
Veterans’ Preference in Federal Hiring: What Federal Job Applicants Need to Know
Veterans who have served our nation may be eligible for valuable hiring advantages when pursuing careers with the federal government. Veterans’ preference is a long-standing…
Comment on the OPM and MSPB Proposed Rule | “Promoting Employee Accountability”
Comment on Proposed Rule: Promoting Employee Accountability (RIN 3124-AA35) August 1, 2026 Tully Rinckey PLLC respectfully submits these comments regarding the proposed rule…
Comment on the EEOC’s Proposed Rule | “Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity”
Comment on the EEOC’s Proposed Rule, “Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity” (RIN 3046-AB46) September 28, 2026 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s…
Comment on OPM’s Proposed Rule | “Reduction in Force Appeals”
Public Comment in Response to OPM’s Proposed Rule: “Reduction in Force Appeals” by Tully Rinckey PLLC OPM’s proposed rule, “Reduction in Force Appeals” (RIN…
Protecting Those Who Serve: What Sets USERRA Apart From Other Employment Laws
When an employee experiences unlawful discrimination or retaliation, multiple federal and/or state laws may apply in their case. For example, an employee denied reasonable…
Can Federal Employees Sue Over Repeated FEPCA Pay Bypasses?
For more than three decades, every U.S. President has used a little-known provision of the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act (FEPCA) to bypass the law’s automatic…