Handling a Federal Employee Complaint Against a Supervisor for Misconduct
Address Federal Supervisor Misconduct with Confidence Few things are more upsetting in the business world than supervisor misconduct. This is especially true when you …
How to Win an MSPB Appeal: Key Steps and Timeline
The last thing you wish as a federal employee is to face an unfair employment action. But things happen even to the best of …
What is the Federal Retirement Age for Federal Employees?
Federal employees often look forward to enjoying the government’s generous retirement package. However, determining the exact retirement age for federal employees can be complex, …
How Does the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Work?
What Exactly Is the Federal Employee Retirement System? FERS provides financial security to federal employees after they’ve completed their government service. Unlike private-sector retirement options that …
What is Considered Harassment in the Federal Workplace?
Picture this: You’re a dedicated federal employee, working diligently to serve your country. But instead of feeling valued and respected, you’re faced with a …
Failure to Follow Instructions Charge for Federal Employees
Federal employees are expected to adhere to high standards of performance and conduct as outlined in agency policies and federal regulations, ensuring they serve …
How to Calculate FERS Retirement
Your length of creditable service is like a fine wine – it gets better with time. It’s the total number of years you’ve dedicated …
Collective Bargaining Agreements for Federal Employees
As a federal employee, your work life is governed by a carefully negotiated set of rules—your collective bargaining agreement. This article is designed for collective …
DOGE Layoffs: 5 Legal Options for Federal Employees Right Now
DOGE layoffs have created unprecedented challenges for thousands of federal employees across America. Since early 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency has terminated workers at …
Can You Be Fired for Using CBD as a Federal Employee?
In the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp production and the natural non-psychoactive compound cannabidiol (CBD) were made federally legal. This has allowed farmers to grow …
What to Do if Your FERS Disability Retirement is Denied
Understanding OPM Disability Retirement No one’s health is perfect. Accidents, illness, and deteriorating conditions can change your ability to work. When this happens for …
What is Wrongful Termination in the Federal Workplace?
As a federal employee, you have strong job protections. But even with these safeguards, wrongful termination can still happen. Whether through unfair dismissal, discrimination, …