🚨 Time-Sensitive: You may have strict deadlines to appeal your termination or RIF. MSPB appeals must typically be filed within 30 days. EEO complaints within 45 days. Contact an attorney immediately if you believe your rights were violated.
⚠️ Know Your Rights: If you were fired, RIF'd, or coerced into resigning, you may have grounds for an MSPB appeal, EEO complaint, or whistleblower protection claim. Many attorneys offer free initial consultations.
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Employment Attorney — Urgent

Federal Employee Legal Defense Group

Specialists in RIF appeals, MSPB hearings, constructive discharge, and wrongful termination for federal employees. Free 30-minute initial consultation. Nationwide representation.

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Legal Aid Organization

Federal Workers Legal Aid Coalition

Nonprofit providing free or low-cost legal assistance to displaced federal workers who cannot afford private attorneys. Income-based eligibility.

Free Legal Aid Income-Based Nonprofit
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Government Resource

Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

The official federal agency that hears appeals from federal employees who believe they were wrongfully disciplined or terminated. File your appeal directly.

Official MSPB Appeal Filing 30-Day Deadline
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💡 Did you know? Depending on your years of service and age, you may be entitled to a deferred FERS annuity, TSP funds, FEHB continuation, and severance pay. Don't leave money on the table.
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Benefits Advisor — Separation

Federal Separation Benefits Specialists

Experts in FERS deferred retirement eligibility, TSP rollover options, FEHB continuation (TCC), FEGLI conversion, and severance pay calculations.

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Healthcare Continuation

FEHB Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC)

Guidance on continuing your federal health insurance for up to 18 months after separation. Compare TCC costs vs. marketplace alternatives.

FEHB TCC Health Insurance 18-Month Coverage
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💡 Your federal experience is valuable. State and local governments, defense contractors, nonprofits, and universities actively recruit former federal workers.
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Career Coach — Federal Transition

FedToPrivate Career Coaching

Specialized coaches who help former federal employees translate government experience into compelling private-sector resumes, interview skills, and salary negotiations.

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Job Board

State & Local Government Jobs for Ex-Feds

Curated listings from state agencies, counties, and municipalities actively recruiting former federal employees to fill capacity gaps left by DOGE cuts.

State Government Local Government Active Listings
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Job Board

Defense Contractor Job Board

Major defense contractors and government-adjacent companies that value former federal employees' clearances, expertise, and institutional knowledge.

Security Clearance Defense Government Contractors
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💸 Financial Emergency? If you're facing immediate financial hardship due to job loss, there are emergency resources available. See below.
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Financial Advisor — Transition

Federal Worker Transition Financial Planning

Emergency financial planning for displaced federal workers — cash flow analysis, debt management, TSP decision guidance, and FEHB cost planning.

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Nonprofit Aid

FedSupport Emergency Fund

Nonprofit emergency financial assistance for displaced federal workers facing immediate hardship. Application-based grants for utilities, rent, and food assistance.

Emergency Grants Utility Assistance Food Support Nonprofit
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🧠 Your mental health matters. Job loss, especially in unexpected or traumatic circumstances, can cause real psychological harm. Seeking help is a sign of strength.
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Therapist Network

Federal Worker Counseling Network

Licensed therapists with experience supporting federal employees through job loss, workplace trauma, identity transition, and financial stress.

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Support Group

Former Federal Workers Support Community

Online and in-person support groups for displaced federal workers to share experiences, resources, and encouragement with others going through the same transition.

Peer Support Online Community Free to Join
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Advocacy Organization

Civil Service Strong

Advocates for the value and importance of the federal workforce. Provides resources, news, legislative updates, and a community for displaced workers.

Advocacy Legislative Updates Community
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Nonprofit Job Matching

Work for America — Civic Match

Nonprofit platform helping former federal workers find new roles in state and local government. Matches your federal skills to open positions across the country.

Job Matching State & Local Gov Free Service
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