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…
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…