Where can I learn about legal protections for federal government employees?

The Law Library of Congress has published an online research guide on resources related to federal civil service employment law, including federal statutes, secondary sources (journal articles and reports), and free online resources. Researchers can visit Federal Civil Service Employment Law: A Beginner’s Guide to start their research.

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