Government Shutdown Begins: What Federal Workers Need to Know
As of midnight, there’s officially a government shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation. For federal employees, this...
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...
New Director to Oversee OPM Transformation
Scott Kupor, sworn in as Director of the OPM on July 14, 2025, brings nearly 30 years of private-sector experience, primarily as a managing...
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...
Bump and Retreat
In federal employment, “bump and retreat” are terms used in the RIF process, which refer to the assignment rights of employees...
Trump Administration Defies Court Order on Federal RIF Plans
In an ongoing legal battle over federal workforce restructuring, the Trump administration has refused to comply with a court order to...
Federal Layoffs Continue
Health and Human Services On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized part of its planned layoffs,...
Mass Layoffs at U.S. State Department
On July 11, the U.S. State Department laid off approximately 1,350 employees as part of a significant reorganization initiated by the Trump...
MSPB Facing Processing Challenges
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has experienced significant challenges in 2025, driven by workforce reduction initiatives under...
