What to Know About the MSPB’s New Penalty Review Rule That Reshapes Federal Employee Misconduct Appeals
Federal employees who file future appeals with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) may be significantly impacted by a new final rule issued on Sept. 2, 2026 that reshapes…
How the EEOC’s Proposed Reforms Could Dramatically Affect Federal Employees: What to Know
Federal employees who pursue discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claims may soon face significant changes to the federal-sector EEO complaint process. On Aug. 26, 2026, the…
Why Federal Agencies and Employees Should Lean Into a Collaborative, Good Faith Dialogue When Disability or Medical Needs Affect Work
For HR and agency decisionmakers: Connect accommodation and performance management. A key risk point is performance management. Before initiating or continuing performance‑based…
The Interactive Process: A Smart, Lawful Path to Effective Federal Workplace Accommodation
Federal agencies face real operational demands. Federal employees faced with medical conditions want to contribute and thrive. The interactive process is the bridge between those…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About OPM’s New RIF and Appeals Rules
Newly finalized Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations could dramatically alter how federal employees challenge personnel actions, appeal agency decisions, and protect…
Federal Employees Take Notice as MSPB Drops ‘Independent’ Status
Recent changes to the Merit Systems Protection Board’s (MSPB) public messaging have sparked interest across the federal workforce, raising critical questions about the…
What Employees and Employers Need to Know About Proposed Overhaul of Federal Employee Discipline Rules
A proposed rule from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) could, if finalized, significantly reshape how federal agencies address…
National Whistleblower Day 2026: Understanding the Whistleblower Protection Act and Federal Employees’ Rights Against Retaliation
Federal employees are often the first to discover waste, fraud, abuse, safety concerns, or other misconduct within government agencies. Recognizing the important role these…
How Proposed Employee Nondisclosure Agreements Could Impact Federal Worker Rights, Whistleblower Protections and Collective Bargaining Rights
A new proposal regarding government-wide nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) could affect both current and future federal employees across agencies, impacting their rights as well as…
Thousands of Federal Employees Could Be Bracing for Changes in Classification
June 10, 2026 marked a critical implementation deadline for federal agencies following President Trump’s June 3 Executive Order expanding the use of Schedule Policy/Career. The…