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Federal employees tried to warn YOU. DOGE stole YOUR social security numbers. What else did DOGE steal?

John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job — WIRED A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.

The importance of the EEO Report of Investigation is significant enough, that we have covered it multiple times. Read our latest article on the importance of the EEO ROI for federal employees.

EEO Report of Investigation Read about the importance of the EEO Report of Investigation to federal employees and how to assist the investigator to compile a comprehensive accurate record.

Denied Reasonable Accommodation, the agency may have paved the way for full FERS Disability retirement.

Bruner Presumption: A Critical Advantage for Federal Employees in FERS Disability Retirement Learn how the powerful Bruner Presumption can shift the burden of proof to OPM in your FERS disability retirement application. Understand this vital advantage.

New OPM Guidance on Religious Accommodations (CPM 2025-11): ✅ Telework as a "low-cost" solution ✅ Flexibility for Sabbath & Fasting ✅ Stronger protections under the Groff standard
Don't let your agency ignore the rules. Get the facts:

Telework for Religious Accommodation: OPM Guidance (CPM 20025-11) Leverage recent Office of Personnel Management guidance concerning telework for religious accommodation.

Can federal employees use leave as a Reasonable Accommodation? The short answer is yes. Read more at:

Using Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation Can a federal agency deny you leave for a disability? Learn how leave works as a Reasonable Accommodation (aside from FMLA) and what to do if your request is denied.

Understanding what a suspension is and what your rights are is the first step to navigating this process effectively and deciding whether it is worth the effort to appeal.

A Federal Employee's Guide: How to Respond to a Proposed Suspension (14 Days or Less) Facing a proposed suspension of 14 days or less as a federal employee? Learn your due process rights, how to respond to the deciding official, and what your appeal options are.

There are many misconceptions about how the Douglas Factors apply to adverse actions (I.e., terminations) against federal employees. We address these misconceptions in our latest article.

Not All Adverse Actions Require a Douglas Factors Analysis Myth Busted: You've been told the Douglas Factors are required in every federal adverse action. That's false. Learn the key exceptions, including Removal for Medical Inability and Chapter 43 performance, where the factors are not required, and what standard the MSPB actually uses instead.

Federal employees- Learn the crucial rules to keep your disabled dependent over 26 covered by FEHB Understand the "incapable of self-support" criteria and the role of the Medical Certificate. Get the facts on OPM rules and HR's final decision.

FEHB and Disabled Dependents: Extending Federal Health Coverage Beyond Age 26 Learn the crucial rules to keep your disabled dependent over 26 covered by FEHB. Understand the "incapable of self-support" criteria and the role of the Medical Certificate. Get the facts on OPM rules and HR's final decision.

Understanding what a suspension is and what your rights are is the 1st step in navigating this process effectively and deciding whether it is worth the effort to appeal.

A Federal Employee's Guide: How to Respond to a Proposed Suspension (14 Days or Less) Facing a proposed suspension of 14 days or less as a federal employee? Learn your due process rights, how to respond to the deciding official, and what your appeal options are.