Federal Workers Resource Guide
Rep. Johnny Olzewski’s Resource Guide for Marylanders Affected by Trump Administration Policies
My number one job in Congress is to serve Marylanders in the Second District. I created this resource guide to help hardworking federal employees and other workers impacted by the Trump Administration’s actions get back on their feet.
Tips and Resources for Federal Workers:
Know your rights:
- Review Your Rights as a Federal Employee
- Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities
- Prohibited Personnel Practices and The Right to Appeal
- Guide to the Federal Civil Service Employment Law
- If you are a federal employee and you believe that a federal agency has discriminated against you, you have a right to file a complaint
Tips for Federal Workers:
- Keep a record of everything, including hard copies of performance reviews, SF-50s, and years of service
- Pursue legal advice from an attorney specializing in federal employment law or from your union
- File a Prohibited Personnel Practices Complaint with the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). Union members should contact their union for complaint guidance.
Maryland Unemployment Resources
- Resources for Maryland’s Former Federal Employees and Other Workers Impacted by the Federal Government Transition
- Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance
- Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees
Resources for Whistleblowers
- Share your story with me here as we work to find solutions for civil servants
- Whistleblower Protections
- The Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA): A Legal Overview
- Fact Sheets on Whistleblowing and Specific Agencies
- To Submit a Complaint to the Oversight House Democrats: Whistleblower Portal
Resources from State and County Governments:
- State of Maryland: Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
- Baltimore County: Baltimore County Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
- Carroll County: Carroll County Workforce Development (CCWD)
Resources from Maryland's Educational Institutions:
- University of Maryland: Pathways Forward Resource Hub for Marylanders impacted by federal workforce layoffs, job transitions, and funding changes
- Towson University: Career Resources in the Community
- UMBC: Resources for Displaced Federal Workers and Beyond
- Johns Hopkins: Navigate Through Uncertain Times: Mental Health and Well-being Resources for Job Loss, Job Insecurity, and Job Search
- University of Baltimore: Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
- Morgan State University: Identity-Based Career Resources
- Stevenson University: Resources that Open Doors
Additional Resources:
- Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
- The Foundation for Financial Education: Federal Employee Survival Guide Webinar Friday, February 28th
- AFGE: Resources for federal workers and allies
- Justice Connection: DOJ alumni providing practical support to current or former federal employees
Resources for Immigrant Families:
- A list of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-accredited organizations, Maryland resources on page 71.
- For Students, Families, and Local Education Agencies on Immigration Enforcement Actions at Maryland Schools: Maryland Attorney General's Guide
- For those seeking lawyers, immigration consultants, and/or accredited representatives:
- Baltimore City Mayor’s Know Your Rights Guide
Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community:
- Safety and mental health reporting system: Safe Schools Maryland
- Maryland Office of the Attorney General Resource Guide for LGBTQIA+ Community
- Maryland Department of Health Resources for LGBTQ+ Health
- Tips for Parents of LGBTQ Youth
The information above is provided for informational purposes only. These tips are meant to give a general overview of the legal rights of federal employees as outlined by executive branch agencies tasked with protecting those rights, such as the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The information outlined on this website should not be interpreted as legal advice on any subject matter. For legal advice, speak with an attorney or if you are in a bargaining unit, refer to your union.