OPM Fork in the Road

Federal employees have received a mass email offering paid resignation until September 2025, but legal and budgetary concerns raise red flags. Learn why caution is advised before considering this offer.

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Fact Sheets & FAQs

The New Threat to the Civil Service: What You Need to Know About the ‘Schedule Policy/Career’ Proposed Rulemaking

Civil Service Strong

On April 23, OPM published a proposed regulation to revive Schedule F under a new name: “Schedule Policy / Career.” Learn more about the proposed rule and why and how to engage.

Schedule F

Fact Sheets & FAQs

Fact Sheet: New Guidance Weakens Law That Prevents Partisan Politics from Infecting the Federal Workforce

Civil Service Strong

The Office of Special Counsel took yet another step to politicize the career civil service, reversing key policies related to its enforcement of the Hatch Act. Learn more here.

Guides & Assistance

Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network

Civil Service Strong

Are you a civil servant in need of legal assistance arising from your employment in the federal government? The Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network can help.

Research & Analysis

DOGE Cuts by City, State, and Congressional District

Center for American Progress

Find out how the Trump administration’s DOGE cuts to grants and federal real estate are affecting your community.

Guides & Assistance

What About My Healthcare Benefits?

Civil Service Strong

This resource provides healthcare coverage steps to consider for terminated federal workers

Change in Employment Status

Research & Analysis

Issue Brief: Challenging Agency Relocations

Governing for Impact

This Issue Brief provides an overview of various legal claims that litigants might assert to stop or slow down an agency relocation.