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Federal Judge Continues to Challenge RIF Plans
On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court lifted an injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, allowing the Trump administration to ...Federal Workforce Changes and FedScope Update
The Trump administration’s initiative to streamline the federal government has significantly reduced the federal workforce, according to the Office of Personnel Management ...Proposal to Expand Suitability Standards
According to a proposed rule published on June 3, 2025, OPM aims to expand the application of suitability standards to include current ...OPM Issues Merit Hiring Plan Memo
The Merit Hiring Plan, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025, under Executive Order 14170, aims to ...Public Service Recognition Week
Each year, the first week of May becomes a special time to honor the core of our nation: public servants. From May ...Five Things That Happened Last Week
Mass Layoffs of Probationary Employees Intensified: The Trump administration escalated its efforts to reduce the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay ...OPM Hails PSHB Program a Strong Success
On Friday, December 13, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) completed the inaugural Open Season for the Postal Service Health Benefits ...CBO Revives Cost-Cutting Proposals Targeting Federal Benefits
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regularly publishes reports offering options to reduce the federal deficit, with some proposals aimed at federal employee ...The Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap For Social Security Has Increased
When planning your FERS retirement, understanding the implications of the Social Security Maximum Taxable Earnings Cap is crucial, both during your working ...2024 Social Security Outlook
In its 2023 annual report, Social Security disclosed that without government intervention, the program’s surplus would be exhausted by 2035. While some ...
