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 Career/Policy“), which reclassifies certain civil service positions to make it easier to hire and fire federal employees involved in policy-making roles.
Additionally, he has mandated a government-wide hiring freeze and required all federal employees to return to in-person work, aiming to reduce the size of the federal workforce.
Furthermore, the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, is expected to oversee significant changes in federal employment practices.
We are closely monitoring these developments and will provide updates on how these executive orders affect federal employees. If you would like to speak with an attorney about any of these orders and how they impact your career, please contact us for a consultation.