#federal-employees

[ follow ]
#remote-work
fromAol
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump team relaxes work-from-home ban for federal employees for religious reasons

Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Trump's federal return-to-office orders are massively backfiring

Federal employees feel frustrated and uneasy after President Trump's return-to-office mandate reverses remote work, impacting productivity and mental health.
fromUNILAD
3 months ago
Washington DC

Why thousands of federal employees can no longer work from home as they make horrifying discoveries upon office return

Remote teams
fromBlack Enterprise
4 months ago

California and Texas Are The Latest States To Push For The End Of Remote Work For Federal Employees

States are mandating federal employees to return to the office, claiming efficiency despite evidence that remote work increases productivity.
Remote teams
fromUSA TODAY
5 months ago

Only 6% of federal employees report to an office for work? Not true | Fact check

The claim that only 6% of federal employees work full-time in an office is false; 54% are on-site according to a recent report.
fromAol
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump team relaxes work-from-home ban for federal employees for religious reasons

Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Trump's federal return-to-office orders are massively backfiring

Federal employees feel frustrated and uneasy after President Trump's return-to-office mandate reverses remote work, impacting productivity and mental health.
fromUNILAD
3 months ago
Washington DC

Why thousands of federal employees can no longer work from home as they make horrifying discoveries upon office return

Remote teams
fromBlack Enterprise
4 months ago

California and Texas Are The Latest States To Push For The End Of Remote Work For Federal Employees

States are mandating federal employees to return to the office, claiming efficiency despite evidence that remote work increases productivity.
Remote teams
fromUSA TODAY
5 months ago

Only 6% of federal employees report to an office for work? Not true | Fact check

The claim that only 6% of federal employees work full-time in an office is false; 54% are on-site according to a recent report.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Rehiring of 16,000 Probationary Workers

The Supreme Court blocked a ruling requiring the rehiring of thousands of fired probationary federal workers.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Rehiring of 16,000 Probationary Workers

The Supreme Court blocked a ruling requiring the rehiring of thousands of fired probationary federal workers.
#trump-administration
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Washington Nationals

Trump wants to strip union rights from 2/3 of federal employees-and an appeals court said he can

Washington Nationals
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump wants to strip union rights from 2/3 of federal employees-and an appeals court said he can

The appeals court allowed Trump's executive order to proceed, impacting collective bargaining rights for federal employees during ongoing litigation.
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Who is the mystery woman raking in the White House's highest salary?

Jacalynne Becker Klopp is the highest-paid employee in President Trump's White House, earning nearly $225,700 annually.
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

More than 60,000 feds are still waiting for their 2025 pay raise

Blue-collar federal employees await 2025 pay raises due to halted advisory committee operations at the Pentagon.
#irs
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

IRS workers, pols rally against 'disgraceful' conditions and mistreatment at Brooklyn office building * Brooklyn Paper

fromWIRED
3 months ago
Remote teams

'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return to Office Mandate Is Going Terribly

SF politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump firings hit speed bumps but are not slowing down

Government agencies face uncertainty as workers resign amid layoffs and workforce cuts.
The IRS plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns about agency functionality.
Retirement
fromtime.com
5 months ago

How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season

IRS fires 7,000 employees amid tax filing season, raising concerns about operational disruptions and compliance.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

IRS workers, pols rally against 'disgraceful' conditions and mistreatment at Brooklyn office building * Brooklyn Paper

fromWIRED
3 months ago
Remote teams

'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return to Office Mandate Is Going Terribly

SF politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump firings hit speed bumps but are not slowing down

Government agencies face uncertainty as workers resign amid layoffs and workforce cuts.
The IRS plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns about agency functionality.
Retirement
fromtime.com
5 months ago

How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season

IRS fires 7,000 employees amid tax filing season, raising concerns about operational disruptions and compliance.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Column | Federal Insider columnist says farewell after 17 years

The author is leaving The Washington Post due to a new policy that restricts opinion in news articles.
Federal employees' dedication and achievements are highlighted as significant despite political challenges.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The New Danger in Trump's Washington: Honoring Federal Employees

Fear of repercussions dampened public recognition at the Sammie Awards, reflecting a tense climate for federal employees under the Trump administration.
fromIrish Star
1 month ago

Federal workers told to work from home after Trump waged war on remote working

The $45 million parade, celebrating the 250th birthday of the armed forces, has prompted the Trump administration to allow federal employees to work from home.
Washington DC
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WHAT The FCK??' Woman at Anti-Trump Town Hall Makes Stunning Claim Workers Forced to Write Trump Fan Letters

New federal employees must write essays about their support for President Trump, according to a Defense Department worker's claim at a town hall meeting.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers

The Commerce Secretary is called to address wrongful health care cancellations for fired employees.
fromwww.brewbound.com
2 months ago

Brewbound Podcast: Live from CBC Right Proper's Leah Cheston and Hi-Wire's Adam Charnack

Right Proper Brewing's pay-it-forward initiative supports laid-off federal employees, showcasing a brewery's commitment to community amid political challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

So many are devastated': Trump's federal layoffs and their ripple effect

Job cuts at the Department of Government Efficiency are forcing many federal employees into tough life decisions amid rising living costs.
#nsf
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Column | Trump ignores week honoring feds as 'fear' dominates their workplaces

"The dominant sense in the federal workforce is fear. People are scared of losing their jobs...being treated in an inhumane way."
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Column | Cancer will stop a staunch congressional friend of federal employees

Rep. Gerry Connolly is stepping down due to health reasons after a strong commitment to advocating for federal employee rights.
fromNBC4 Washington
2 months ago

Ex-federal worker fired twice describes having insurance canceled, backdated after surgery

I thought under this new administration, because they are fans of what our mission was, when we were offered the Fork, I thought, 'I don't need to take that 'cause I'm safe.'
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Federal employees can now wear MAGA hats at work

Federal employees can now wear political clothing to work, as previous restrictions have been lifted.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics

Federal employees may now show support for sitting presidents, diminishing the Hatch Act's restrictions and potentially increasing political influence in government roles.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Fired U.S.A.I.D. Workers to Keep Government-Issued Phones and Computers

U.S. Agency for International Development employees will keep their government devices post-closure, following a protocol to remotely wipe sensitive information.
#labor-rights
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff

A federal judge reinstated thousands of fired probationary federal workers, citing unjust performance-related terminations.
Judge William H. Alsup ruled against the Trump-era firings as lies.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Unions Form Pro Bono Legal Network for Federal Workers Targeted by Trump

A.F.L.-C.I.O. has launched a pro bono legal defense network to support federal workers facing job threats under the Trump administration.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff

A federal judge reinstated thousands of fired probationary federal workers, citing unjust performance-related terminations.
Judge William H. Alsup ruled against the Trump-era firings as lies.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

Our Privacy Act Lawsuit Against DOGE and OPM: Why a Judge Let It Move Forward

The complaint alleges concrete harms analogous to intrusion upon seclusion. That is one of the common law privacy torts, long recognized in U.S. law.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Trump likely to propose pay freeze for federal workers in 2026

President Trump appears set to propose freezing civilian federal employees' pay next year, marking the first pay freeze since 2013 and reflecting ongoing tensions with federal labor.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Federal Worker Unions Sue to Block Trump From Stripping Bargaining Rights

Federal employee unions sued to halt Trump administration's efforts to strip union representation from one million workers, alleging constitutional violations.
#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Top Trump Aides Grapple With Internal Scuffles Between Elon Musk and Staffers Over What Did You Do Last Week?' Email: Report

Musk's email caused internal chaos within federal agencies, raising frustrations among Trump officials about his unilateral approach.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Debating Elon Musk's DOGE cuts: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 27, 2025

Elon Musk’s leadership and budget cuts lead federal employees to resign, fearing critical services will be dismantled.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Many federal employees ordered to submit recent accomplishments for second Musk email

Federal employees are now required to submit weekly summaries of their achievements, as per directives influenced by an Elon Musk-backed initiative.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Top Trump Aides Grapple With Internal Scuffles Between Elon Musk and Staffers Over What Did You Do Last Week?' Email: Report

Musk's email caused internal chaos within federal agencies, raising frustrations among Trump officials about his unilateral approach.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Debating Elon Musk's DOGE cuts: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 27, 2025

Elon Musk’s leadership and budget cuts lead federal employees to resign, fearing critical services will be dismantled.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

California lawmaker condemns dismantling of Head Start program - San Jose Spotlight

Congress is urging the reinstatement of federal employees managing key early childhood programs amidst regional Head Start office closures.
fromBlack Enterprise
3 months ago

A Federal Ghetto: Employees Describe Work Conditions After Return To Office Mandate

Nearly 80% of federal employees reported no improvements in work conditions after returning on-site, indicating significant dissatisfaction with their current work environment.
#donald-trump
Washington DC
fromUNILAD
3 months ago

Thousands of federal workers forced to return to office make horrifying discoveries after Trump ended working from home

Trump mandated all federal employees to return to office full-time, leading to numerous complaints regarding inadequate working conditions.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Baselessly Suggests Fired Federal Workers Were Incompetent at Their Jobs

Trump defends federal worker layoffs, claiming incompetence, while data shows federal workers are more productive than private sector employees.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump: 1 Million Federal Employees May Be Fired in DOGE Cuts

President Trump indicated that over a million federal employees risk being terminated due to not responding to a recent job justification email.
Washington DC
fromUNILAD
3 months ago

Thousands of federal workers forced to return to office make horrifying discoveries after Trump ended working from home

Trump mandated all federal employees to return to office full-time, leading to numerous complaints regarding inadequate working conditions.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Baselessly Suggests Fired Federal Workers Were Incompetent at Their Jobs

Trump defends federal worker layoffs, claiming incompetence, while data shows federal workers are more productive than private sector employees.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump: 1 Million Federal Employees May Be Fired in DOGE Cuts

President Trump indicated that over a million federal employees risk being terminated due to not responding to a recent job justification email.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I'm a federal worker who returned to the office. The process felt rushed, and the people I work with aren't even there.

Federal workers transitioning back to the office experience a mix of grief and surprise related to their assignments.
#collective-bargaining
fromKqed
4 months ago
SF politics

Trump Signs Order Ending Union Bargaining Rights for Wide Swaths of Federal Employees | KQED

US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump signs order ending union bargaining rights for wide swaths of federal employees

Trump's executive order ends collective bargaining for many federal employees, impacting over 1 million workers and reshaping workforce dynamics.
fromKqed
4 months ago
SF politics

Trump Signs Order Ending Union Bargaining Rights for Wide Swaths of Federal Employees | KQED

US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump signs order ending union bargaining rights for wide swaths of federal employees

Trump's executive order ends collective bargaining for many federal employees, impacting over 1 million workers and reshaping workforce dynamics.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

NASA Astronauts Don't Receive Overtime Pay for Space Mission But Get $5 a Day

Despite spending nine months on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore received minimal compensation, reflective of standard federal employee travel regulations.
US news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

'Here's your balloon now pack your bags': Federal workers hit with layoffs and forced retirements - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Federal employees have long relied on pensions and job security, but that safety net is disappearing overnight.
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

CISA works to contact probationary employees for reinstatement after court order

"The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is making every effort to individually contact all impacted individuals, focusing on those whose terminations were ruled unlawful by the court."
Privacy professionals
fromAol
4 months ago

Cockroaches and working in a closet: Inside Trump's return-to-office order

Federal employees returning to offices face significant unpreparedness and unpleasant work conditions after being ordered back full-time by Trump.
#recruitment
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ad Campaign Aims to Lure Federal Workers Laid Off by DOGE to New York

New York is aggressively recruiting laid-off federal workers through an ad campaign promoting job opportunities in the state.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ad Campaign Aims to Lure Federal Workers Laid Off by DOGE to New York

New York is aggressively recruiting laid-off federal workers through an ad campaign promoting job opportunities in the state.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Thousands of fired federal workers must be offered reinstatement, a judge rules

Federal employees unlawfully fired must be reinstated within a week, according to a ruling by U.S. District Judge William Alsup.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Appointee Filmed Influencer Videos on the Job Amid DOGE Cuts

Government officials should not promote private interests while handling layoffs.
The incident highlights ethical concerns within the Trump administration.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Lease will end at SF education department office as mass layoffs announced

The Trump Administration is laying off over 1,300 Education Department employees, ending leases nationwide, including in San Francisco.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Jesse Watters Plea About His Friend Fired By DOGE Inspired Trump to Rein in Elon Musk: Report

Trump intervenes to limit Elon Musk's staffing power over federal employees in response to political backlash.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Are we returning to the days of 'Fellow Travelers' for LGBTQ+ people working in the federal government?

The resurgence of fear among LGBTQ+ federal employees echoes the Lavender Scare due to recent policies by the Trump administration.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Official who safeguards whistleblowers drops lawsuit protesting his firing by Trump

This new ruling means that OSC will be run by someone totally beholden to the president for the months that would pass before I could get a final decision from the U.S. Supreme Court.
SF politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Volunteers help fired federal workers re-enter the job market

Federal employees are facing emotional and practical challenges after being abruptly terminated, seeking support and resources for their next steps.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Elon Musk's $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies

National Park Service travel has been restricted significantly, affecting operations and staff responsibilities.
Non-profit organizations
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The US faces 'devastating' losses for weather forecasts, federal workers say

NOAA staff and services are significantly impacted by recent layoffs and canceled leases under the Trump administration.
Deliverability
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Federal Workers Start to Get a New Email Demanding Their Accomplishments

Federal employees face increased pressure to justify their work through email requests, aligning with government downsizing efforts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Federal workers get a new email demanding their accomplishments

Federal employees receive emails asking for weekly accomplishments amid scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Denounces Threats Against the President' After Democrat Says We Will Fight Back' Against Trump

Rep. Stansbury criticized Trump's leadership while Rep. Greene warned against threats made towards him, showcasing a politically charged debate.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Are you a federal employee who was fired after a glowing review? Tell The Post.

Federal employees across various agencies, including Defense and Education, face significant layoffs under President Trump's executive order, sparking concerns over job security and workforce cuts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

#AltGov: the secret network of federal workers resisting Doge from the inside

A clandestine network of federal employees is collaborating to respond to an email request about their work, aiming to expose policies and support each other.
Productivity
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Less than half of the federal workforce has responded to DOGE's 'what did you do' productivity email

Only one million out of 2.4 million federal employees responded to an email request for accomplishments, indicating confusion and mixed messages from agencies.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Kathy Hochul Invites Federal Workers Targeted by DOGE to Apply for Jobs in New York

New York's governor sees an opportunity to recruit federal workers amidst Trump administration layoffs.
fromFlowingData
5 months ago

Estimating the 'laziness' of federal workers

Some might have you believe that federal employees don't put in the work. For the Washington Post's Department of Data, Andrew Van Dam shows data that suggests otherwise.
Data science
[ Load more ]