How to Challenge a Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) in 2025
Federal agencies have received the green light to restart mass layoffs. On July 8, the Supreme Court lifted a lower-court …More
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The Supreme Court’s July 8 decision allowing federal agencies to resume mass layoffs has transformed what was a looming possibility …More
What the End of Chevron Deference Means for Federal Employees: Attorney Justin Schnitzer’s Analysis
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a decision …More
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