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Federal Workers Face Uncertainty: Reinstated, but for How Long? Thousands of probationary federal employees won reinstatement in court, yet their future remains in limbo. Many agencies haven’t provided back pay or work assignments, and now, the administration is pushing large-scale reorganization plans that could result in new job cuts. As Debra D’Agostino, a Founding Partner at Federal Practice Group, told Bloomberg Law: "?? ???????? ???????????? ???? ?? ???????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ??????... ????????’?? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ??????. ?? ?????? ???? ???????????????????????? ?????????????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????, ‘????’???? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ?????? ???????? ????????, ?????? ???????? ????’???? ?????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ???? ?? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?? ??????,’ ?????????? ?? ?????????? ???? ?? ???????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ??????????????." The legal battle is far from over, and uncertainty continues to grow. For many employees, reinstatement may be temporary. With the administration moving forward on workforce reductions, the key question remains: ???????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ?? ???????? ???????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? ??????????????, ???? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ???? ???? ?????? ???? ??????????? ?? Read the full Bloomberg Law article featuring Debra D’Agostino: https://lnkd.in/gTVfpcDM

???????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????? Last week, we highlighted the lack of transparency in the presidential pardon system and how it fails many deserving applicants. Now, new revelations make the need for reform even more urgent. As Carol Thompson, a Deputy Managing Partner at Federal Practice Group, explains: “?????? ????????, ?????? ???????????? ???????????? ????????????????, ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ?? ???????????? ??????????-???????????????????? ??????????. ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ???? ???? ????????????????, ???????? ?????????? ???? ???? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ????????????. ???? ?????????????????? ???????????????? ??????????????—?????? ?????????????? “?????????????? ????????????????”—?????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ??????????????????????; ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????. ?????? ??????, ?????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????? ????????????????’?? ????????????, ????????’???? ???????? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ??????. ???????? ???? ??????????????????????. ?????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????? ???????????? ????????????????’?? ???????????? ??????????????, ???? ?????? ???????????????????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????. ???????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ????????????; ???????????? ???????? ???????????? ?? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????? ????????????????????.” This isn’t just about one case—????’?? ?????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ????????????????????. The system must change to ensure justice isn’t dependent on political connections. ?? More on this issue: ?? DOJ official’s firing and the Mel Gibson controversy NBC News: https://lnkd.in/g2yFHuef ??Presidential Pardon Reform: Will the Firing of the Pardon Attorney Bring Change?: https://lnkd.in/gUtggGBY

???????????? ?? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????? (??????)? ???????? ???????? ????????????. Federal employees impacted by a Reduction in Force (RIF) need to understand their legal rights, protections, and next steps. That’s why Federal Practice Group is hosting a free, live webinar to guide you through the process. Join Debra D’Agostino, Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, and Joanna Friedman as they break down: ? What a RIF means for federal employees ? Your legal rights and potential appeal options ? Severance, reassignment, and other next steps ? How to prepare if you think a RIF is coming Webinar Details: Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM EST Location: Live via Zoom ?????????? ???????????????????????? ???? ???????????????? If you’ve received a RIF notice—or think one may be coming—don’t wait to understand your options. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g7ubwDkV Help a fellow federal employee stay informed—share this event. #FederalEmployees #ReductionInForce #RIF #KnowYourRights #LegalHelp #GovernmentJobs

?????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? The White House had set a deadline of March 13th for federal agencies to submit Reduction in Force (RIF) plans, signaling sweeping cuts across the government. But how will these cuts be executed, and what legal challenges may arise? In a recent Washington Post article, Debra D'Agostino, a Founding Partner of Federal Practice Group, weighed in on the chaotic nature of these layoffs, stating: "?????? ???????????????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ???? ?? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????????. ?? ??????’?? ?????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ????????????????????... ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ?? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???? ??????’?? ???????????? ???? ?? ??????-????-?????? ??????????, ?????? ????’???? ???????????? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ??????????????????." With uncertainty looming, federal employees need to understand their rights and legal options. Our firm is closely monitoring the situation and is ready to assist those impacted. ?? Read the full article featuring Debra D’Agostino: https://lnkd.in/gFrxzV33 #FederalEmpolyees #EmploymentLaw #GovernmentCuts #FederalWorkforce #RIF

?????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ???????????? – ???????? ???? ?????????????? ????????????? The recent ???????????? ???? ???????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????? has raised big questions about the ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????. Right now, ???????? ???????????????????? ???????? ?? ?????????????? ???????? ???? ???????????????????? ????????????: ? No explanation if their request is denied ? No transparency in decision-making ? No opportunity to personally advocate for their case beyond a written application At ?????????????? ???????????????? ??????????, we’ve seen firsthand how this system ?????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ??????????????????????. It’s time for a change. Do you think the pardon process should be more transparent? ?? Read our latest blog on why ???????????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ??????????????: https://shorturl.at/v7Yto

Workplace harassment is a critical issue, especially for federal employees. In this episode of #TheWorkerExperience podcast, Debra D'Agostino, a founding Partner at FPG, shares valuable insights on identifying and addressing harassment in the workplace. At Federal Practice Group, we are committed to protecting employee rights and ensuring fair treatment. Don’t miss this important discussion.

Free Webinar for Terminated & Misclassified Probationary Federal Employees Were you terminated as a probationary federal employee but believe you were misclassified? You may have legal options to challenge your termination. Join us on ??????????????, ??/????/????????, ???? ??:???? ???? ?????? for a free webinar hosted by Debra D'Agostino, founding partner of Federal Practice Group and a nationally recognized leader in federal employment law with over 20 years of experience advocating for federal employees. ???????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????????????????????? ???? ????????????????????????. ?????????? ???????? ??????????????: ? Your legal rights and due process protections ? How misclassification affects termination appeals ? Potential options through MSPB and other legal channels Prior registration is required. ?? Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gNwZ3zey

How should federal employees respond to executive orders that impact their jobs? In a recent Business Insider interview, Debra D’Agostino, founding partner of Federal Practice Group, explained how recent executive orders are reshaping the federal workforce and what employees need to know to protect themselves. Many federal workers are facing hiring freezes, return-to-office mandates, and forced reassignments. Some are unsure whether they can challenge these directives, but timing is critical. Debra’s key advice is simple: “Comply now, complain later.” While these orders may seem unfair, refusing to comply could cost employees their jobs and limit their ability to challenge them later. Following directives first prevents immediate consequences, but employees should also document potential violations and be prepared to file complaints through the proper legal channels. Workplace protections still exist, but many employees do not realize when they have grounds for an appeal. Failing to comply with an order could be seen as insubordination, making it much harder to contest later. If your job has been affected by these executive orders, understanding your rights now is critical. Learn more from Debra’s insights in Business Insider. https://lnkd.in/gmB55_Cv #fedemployee #federalemployees #Rif #goverment #doge #layoffs #federallaw #employmentlaw #employmentlawyer #employmentattorney #probationaryperiod #probationaryemployee #masslayoffs #forkintheroad #deferredresignation #OPM #mspb #probie #mspbappeal #veterans #employeerights #firing #federallaw

Confusion & Terminations: The ‘Fork in the Road’ Fallout for Federal Employees The ?????????? ????????????????????????????’?? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? was framed as a “???????????????? ??????????” to federal employees, allowing them to resign while receiving pay through September. But for many probationary employees, it has led to ???????? ????????????????????????, ???????????? ????????????????, ?????? ?????????? ??????????????????????. As Debra D’Agostino of Federal Practice Group told ?????? ???????????????????? ????????:? "???????? ???? ?????????????????? ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ???????????????? ??????. ???? ?????? ????????, ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ??????????." The result? ? Some employees resigned but were fired instead.? ? Others were mistakenly told they were ineligible for the program.? ? Agencies are now reversing some of these decisions—but only after employees were left in limbo. With thousands of federal employees impacted, questions remain: How will this be resolved? What legal options exist for those affected? What happens next for these federal employees? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gn6geFGs

?????????????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ?????????? ??????????????? ? A federal judge has reinstated Cathy Harris to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) after she was abruptly fired via email by the Presidential Personnel Office. President Biden appointed Harris to a seven-year term, with four years remaining, and the court ruled that her removal violated the law, which states that MSPB members can only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.? ? DOJ argued that President Trump had the authority to remove Board members at will, but the judge rejected this claim, finding no legal authority to support it.? ? This ruling is a significant victory for the rule of law and a strong pushback against the idea that a President can remove independent agency watchdogs without cause. The decision reinforces the importance of due process and legal protections for federal employees.? ? More on this legal battle: https://lnkd.in/gPx-7uyJ