How Federal Employees Can (Potentially) Increase Their Pay
How does locality pay work, and what can federal employees do if they believe theirs is incorrect? Are you a federal employee looking to get ahead? If so, certain federal…
What to do if a federal agency has discriminated against you
Are you a federal employee or jobseeker who has faced discrimination in the workplace? Federal employees and job applicants who believe that a federal agency has discriminated…
MSPB Wades Its Way Through Massive Case Backlog
The MSPB has made significant progress on processing its backlog of cases. The MERIT Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently announced that it has just 440 remaining cases —…
Federal Telework Employees Could be Hit with Pay Decreases
Remote workers continue to be a vital part of the federal workforce, but if two bills recently introduced in the Senate are signed into law, federal telework employees could see…
Boyer vs. United States Raises Impactful Issue Regarding Pay for Federal Employees
In Boyer v United States, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived a claim brought by a female clinical pharmacist that a Veterans Medical Center which paid her a…
3 Hatch Act Prohibitions All Federal Employees Need to Know When it Comes to Their Social Media Presence This Election Season
With the U.S. 2024 presidential election all but set as a rematch of President Biden vs. former President Trump, many Americans have already taken to the digital streets to either…
What is the Future for Telework and Remote Work Opportunities in the Federal Government in 2024?
Enjoying remote work? Like having the flexibility of hybrid work to choose when you can show up to the office? You’re not alone, as according to the 2023 Federal Employee…
What is the Impact of Losing Your Security Clearance on Your Federal Employment Job?
For most federal employees, obtaining and maintaining a security clearance is a must. As such, it’s common for many federal employees to feel some form of anxiety when it comes…
The Biggest Threat to Losing Your MSPB Appeal Is Rearing Its Ugly Head. What Federal Employees Need to Know About Appealing MSPB Decisions.
One of the hottest topics surrounding the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) right now is the general timeframe for appealing an MSPB decision. While those familiar with the…
Taking a Look at the MSPB Case Backlog: When Can Federal Employees Expect Their Cases to be Addressed?
It’s been a little over a year and a half since the three-member MERIT Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has had quorum after a record-setting five years without. While this is…