Resources for Federal Workers in the Midst of Uncertainty - 2025
OPM Employee Rights and Appeals
OPM provides policy guidance and advice to agencies governmentwide on such topics as taking performance-based actions and adverse actions. They develop, implement, and communicate policies and regulations. In addition, they provide guidance on other topics such as alternative dispute resolution, reasonable accommodations, and appeal rights to include employee coverage and affirmative defenses. They also advise the Director on exercising OPM's statutory authority to intervene or seek reconsideration for erroneous third-party decisions.
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Temporary Job Opportunities and Free Local Trainings
This article contains resources for federal workers and what help DC, Maryland, and Virginia are offering. Some items include online job listings, "know your rights" tip sheets, and how to file for unemployment.
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Resources Available in Fairfax County:
The county has a variety of resources that can help former federal employees, contractors and anyone else affected by job loss. Services include searching and preparing for a new job with listings available through the county and a database maintained by the Economic Development Authority. Financial help is available for many health and human service programs, taxes and pet-related expenses.
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