Know Your Rights: Legal Protections for Federal Employees

Employment lawyers at Katz Banks Kumin are closely monitoring news of recent layoffs and terminations across a wide range of federal government agencies. If you were recently terminated, know that you are not alone, and that you have rights. Much of the information available about these unprecedented firings, and the associated court challenges against them, changes rapidly, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate through our website.

See the below resources for more information. We also encourage you to reach out to Katz Banks Kumin employment attorneys, as we may be able to help or refer you to attorneys who can assist you.

What rights do I have as a federal employee?

Under the law, career federal workers are entitled to a wide range of job protections. Some information about your rights as a federal employee may be found here.

• Learn about your rights as a federal worker under the law.
• Learn about prohibited personnel practices and your right to appeal unfair treatment.

Which organizations support federal workers?

• Civil Service Strong is a coalition of civil society, non-partisan good government watchdogs, attorneys, and unions providing resources for civil servants facing harassment by private individuals, or fearing firing, reassignment, or retaliation in their civil service positions.
• Partnership for Public Service is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting people in the civil service.

Where can I track ongoing legal challenges?

• Stay up to date on the latest legal challenges to recent executive actions through publicly available litigation trackers to get real-time updates on ongoing litigation.