Alternative Pay Plan Defies Anticipated Pay Freeze
President Donald Trump issued the 2026 Alternative Pay Plan Letter on August 28, 2025, outlining pay adjustments for civilian federal...
Roots of Labor Day Resonate as Federal Workers Lose Protections
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it’s a holiday rooted in the...
Is Financial Stress Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health?
Money may not buy happiness, but it sure can cause financial stress. Studies show that most Americans spend nearly four hours a day...
Trump’s 2026 Federal Pay Freeze Plan Nears Deadline
As the August 31, 2025, deadline approaches, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an alternative pay plan that could result in a...
FEVS Canceled, Presidential Rank Awards Restarted
In a series of moves aimed at overhauling federal personnel management, the Trump administration has canceled the 2025 Federal Employee...
Appeals Court Clears Path for CFPB Layoffs
In a significant ruling on August 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit lifted a lower court’s injunction, allowing...
Recent News Affecting Federal Employees
ICE Recruiting Former Federal Employees ICE is aggressively recruiting former federal employees as part of a $76.5 billion expansion, with...
Federal Workforce Cuts: Financial Fallout, Capacity Concerns, and New Leave Rules
The federal workforce is undergoing sweeping reductions, triggering debate over the long-term costs and operational consequences. A new...
How the Merit Hiring Plan Changes Federal Employment
The 2025 Merit Hiring Plan, enacted through an executive order in January 2025, significantly transforms federal hiring practices,...
Appeals Court Overturns Judge’s Order to Disclose ARRPs
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned an order by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston that required the Trump...
