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Nov 19, 2025 4 min read

The Probationary Period: A Comprehensive Guide for Federal Employees

This article serves as an essential guide to navigating the federal probationary period, offering clear and actionable insights for both employees and…

Sineta Scott Robertson

Nov 19, 2025 6 min read

Basic Workplace Rights in Employee Relations Matters

Discover how federal workplaces can thrive by promoting accountability, safeguarding rights, and ensuring compliance with laws, all while fostering a culture of…

Sineta Scott Robertson

Nov 15, 2025 5 min read

CSRS and FERS Deposits and Redeposits: What Federal Employees Need to Know

For FERS employees who also have a CSRS component in their service history, the rules around deposits and redeposits can be complex.

Johnny Bynum

Nov 12, 2025 5 min read

Governing Principles for Federal HR

This article outlines the foundational principles and prohibited practices that govern federal human resource management, emphasizing merit-based decisions…

Sineta Scott Robertson

Oct 29, 2025 6 min read

TSP in Retirement: Withdrawal Options, Taxes, and Beneficiary Rules

The Thrift Savings Plan remains a valuable retirement asset after you leave federal service, but the rules governing withdrawals, taxes, and beneficiary…

Johnny Bynum

Oct 26, 2025 3 min read

Origins and Administration of the Fair Labor Standards Act

How a Depression-era law grew into the framework that protects federal workers today.

Sineta Scott Robertson

Oct 14, 2025 4 min read

Employee Rights in the Federal Workplace

Federal employees hold clearly defined statutory rights covering pay, leave, workplace safety, privacy, freedom from discrimination, and the expectation that…

Kristin Aurelia

Oct 13, 2025 4 min read

FERS Retirement Eligibility: Age and Service Requirements Explained

Understanding your eligibility for retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is one of the most important steps in planning your…

Johnny Bynum