Resources for Workers
Welcome to the Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network resource library for federal employees.
Please review the resources below. You are welcome to bring questions about these resources to your consultation.
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FAQ: Trump v. Slaughter, and Trump v. Cook
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court issued two major decisions on the President's authority to remove leaders of federal agencies. One ruling expanded the President's removal power, while the other preserved protections for a Federal Reserve Governor. This FAQ covers what these decisions mean for federal employees, pending cases, and agencies such as the MSPB, FLRA, and EEOC.
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Schedule P-C Fact Sheet
Schedule P-C is a new federal workforce classification that reclassifies thousands of career civil servants in policy-related roles and removes key Title 5 civil service protections, including MSPB appeal rights.
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Townhall: Breaking Down the New Schedule Policy/Career Rule
FedSupport Webinar Series Town Hall from February 18, 2025, explaining OPM's final rule on the new "Schedule Policy / Career" employment category and its potential impact on the federal workforce.
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Union Members
Contact Your Union or Representative
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Preparing for Your Consultation
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Pro Bono Services
Ethics Rules Regarding Acceptance of Pro Bono Legal Services
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Your Rights
Determining My Rights as a Federal Employee
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Terminated Probationary Employee Rights
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Reductions in Force (RIFs)
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Prohibited Personnel Practices
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Equal Employment Opportunity Rights
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Geographic Relocation
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‘Fork in the Road’ or ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers
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Potential Criminal Concerns
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Whistleblower Protections
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Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees
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Pregnant, Postpartum, or Breastfeeding Workers’ Rights
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Federal Litigation Tracker
Resource for litigation pending and the Networks’ summary for all pending litigation.
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Webinar: The Rights of Federal Workers
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Rise Up Worker Info Session
Info session with legal experts on RIFed employees’ rights and benefits, applying for unemployment insurance and more.
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Merit Systems Protection Board Process and Procedure
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Probationary Workers Information Session
Info session from Thursday, May 22, 2025 covering issues including what rights are protected by recent lawsuits; benefits available; and if there is anything you should do now.
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Stay Summary and Analysis for Workers
Thousands of workers across the federal government have received RIF notices as a result of rulings on July 8th and July 14th. In this document, we present information about the legal situation from these rulings and your rights as clearly as possible.
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MSPB Shutdown Deadline Calculator
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Pro Se Guidance: Post- Acknowledgement Order Checklist
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Pro Se Guidance: Sample Discovery Responses
Guidance, with examples, for responding to agency discovery requests
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Pro se Guidance: Template Motion to Compel Discovery
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Pro Se Guidance: Motion for Extension of Time
This guidance provides both a sample (model) motion for review and a template.