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USDA’s Jamie L. Whitten building. (Tajha Chappellet-Lanier)

Federal board orders temporary reinstatement of thousands of USDA probationers

In response to the order, the federal investigator who requested the stay called on “all federal agencies to” rescind probationary terminations.

Mar 5, 2025 By Madison Alder

Former federal workers protest against Trump administration policies in front of the Hubert Humphrey Health and Human Services building in Washington D.C. on Feb. 19, 2025. (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Federal board stays firing of six probationary workers, opening door to further challenges

Advocates say they’ll work to expand the Merit Systems Protection Board’s stay to all probationary employees who were fired unlawfully.

Feb 25, 2025 By Madison Alder

Federal Employee Political Campaign Dos and Don’ts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u1LnrGW39Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u1LnrGW39Q &feature=player_embedded With the presidential campaign season heating up, the Defense Department released a video reminder to federal employees on rules related to political activity. Under…

Jan 11, 2012