On January 28, 2025, “hr@opm.gov” transmitted to almost all federal employees an email with the subject “Fork in the Road,” purporting to offer a deferred resignation program. The email offered federal employees until ... Read More
Caution – “Deferred Resignation Program” – is not a “Buyout”
On January 28, 2025, hr@opm.gov transmitted to almost all federal employees an email with the subject “Fork in the Road,” purporting to offer a “deferred resignation program. The email provides federal employees until February 6, ... Read More
OPM issues guidance on Schedule Policy/Career
This morning, the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Acting Director Charles Ezell issued a memorandum to all heads and acting heads of agencies entitled Guidance on Implementing President Trump’s Executive Order titled, ... Read More
President Trump issues Executive Orders regarding Federal Workforce
On his first day back in office, President Trump issued several executive orders directly impacting the federal workforce. These actions include reinstating the controversial "Schedule F" classification (now called "Schedule ... Read More
The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes ALG Partners in 2024 edition
Alden Law Group is proud to announce our three Partners – Kristin Alden, Michelle Bercovici, and James Eisenmann – have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Our Partners were all recognized for ... Read More
Merit Systems Protection Board Reverses ALG Client’s Termination
On May 16, 2023, the Merit Systems Protection Board (“the Board”) issued a precedential opinion affirming an initial decision that reversed our client's wrongful termination on due process grounds. This opinion is a ... Read More
Mental Health Awareness – Reasonable Accommodations for Mental Health Conditions
One in five adults in the United States will experience a mental illness each year.[1] Federal and state laws require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees who have a disability. These laws also ... Read More
MSPB Cements Whistleblower Protections for Feds Who Disclose Prior to Becoming either Applicants or Employees
The Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”) recently cemented an important expansion of who is protected when making whistleblower disclosures under the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (“WPA”). The WPA protects any employee ... Read More