Now that President Trump has signed a short-term deal to end the partial government shutdown, 800,000 federal employees will be headed back to work as usual, with pay. As you know, some workers deemed essential have been working without pay, but all of the affected...
Month: January 2019
The government shutdown’s effect on employees’ mental health
The current federal government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history. Approximately 800,000 federal employees are affected.These employees are not only missing out on paychecks. Many are still required to work - without pay. And others are feeling immense pressure...
Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to go into effect
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued stays on two nationwide injunctions involving the Trump administration's ban on military service by transgender people. Previously, federal district courts in California and Washington state had issued the injunctions to put the...
Can federal workers protest the shutdown on their own time?
Yes. That said, there is a possibility you will get push-back from your agency. To be in the best legal position, you should be prepared to show that any protests or other free speech activities took place on your own time.You may have heard that federal workers have...
Is non-selection at work a form of discrimination?
In the ideal workplace, employees would be recognized for their work, achievements, and attitude. These hardworking employees would be selected for special projects, promotions, and raises.Unfortunately, many workplaces are far from this ideal.In many federal...
What to know about unemployment insurance during furloughs
Most federal employees know that the partial government shutdown is in full swing and there is no end in sight. For the most part, there is little federal workers can do but wait and see what happens.Some federal workers in essential roles are still required to work...
