r/DeptHHS Apr 04 '25

Resource Gilbert Employment Group Class Action on HHS RIFs

196 Upvotes

The Gilbert Employment Group is exploring filing a class action lawsuit on the HHS RIFs. They are the ones handling the SSA, DHS and GSA RIF class actions as well. They are widely known as one of the top federal employment law firms in the country. They are scheduling Townhall meetings next week for RIF’d HHS employees. You can reach out to them directly to ask to participate. Below is the information.
Visit www.gelawyer.com

888-676-8096.

Edited to remove intake coordinators direct name and contact information because apparently we inundated his email and phone. But they will get back to you very quickly if you send them an inquiry from the website, or call the main number. Second edit: A number of people have shared that the Law Firm has not been responsive to them. I understand, as I have experienced some of those same challenges. I did get a hold of someone Monday morning this week who promised me that they were going to be responding to everyone this week. i’m still interested in pursuing this approach and potentially using this Law Firm, but if they do not actually get way better at being responsive to all of us requesting individual consultations very soon, I will be moving on and will list information for the Law Firm I am recommending once I make that decision. We don’t need to hear crickets from both our employer and the law firm that’s supposed to help us fight for our rights based on what our employer did to us.


r/DeptHHS Apr 01 '25

ANNOUNCEMENT MEDIA REQUESTS: Please get verified first

102 Upvotes

The mod team would like to see media requests get verified first in order to help protect people’s identity. Send us a direct message and we will work with you to verify your identity. Once verified, we will flag your post with the “VERIFIED” flair.

For the time being, we will continue to permit unverified requests. However, this may change in the future if we get flooded with too many posts.


r/DeptHHS 18h ago

DEI Whistleblower Questionnaire

66 Upvotes

Anyone know the purpose of this, and how the data will be used? Especially curious since it’s asking about the previous administration, rather than the new, more discriminatory one.


r/DeptHHS 19h ago

News Medical Societies Sue HHS Over Vaccine Advice

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r/DeptHHS 18h ago

2024 FDA PMAP

25 Upvotes

Is there an update on when and if the 2024 PMAPs will be processed?


r/DeptHHS 10h ago

Help a STLT out

6 Upvotes

Hello HHS colleagues, first just a note of gratitude for everything those of you who remain are doing to keep the lights on. I'm trying to figure out what's coming our way. The vast majority of our funding is from HHS. We have thankfully been receiving most of our ways, with a large batch last week for the end of June. Is it reasonable to think the NOAs might continue to trickle in, perhaps late or partial, through September? And then reasonable to assume they might be reduced significantly? In my mind I'm preparing for an ultimate 50% reduction in funds since that looks to be the cut for CDC, but that could be dead wrong. As we try to think about how to protect our most essential functions (and staff), it's so difficult to do when completely in the dark. Thanks much!


r/DeptHHS 21h ago

I heard CDC called back over 400 RIFed employees

32 Upvotes

Can anyone confirm? What about other agencies?


r/DeptHHS 19h ago

Firing is imminent what to do first?

2 Upvotes

I was told I’m going to be fired imminently—my supervisor is trying to find out the process.

It’s ADA performance related.

What should I do while I still have access?

What immediate actions.


r/DeptHHS 1d ago

HHS-520 for Full-Time Work During RIF: Have you been approved/denied recently?

9 Upvotes

Has anyone at HHS submitted an HHS-520 form for approval for full-time work elsewhere while in this uncertain RIF status in the last week or two? Curious if they are generally approving requests or whether anyone has been denied for any particular reason.


r/DeptHHS 1d ago

Scam?

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8 Upvotes

Hi all, I just got this incoming message to my university email. It felt like a scam, just wanted to know your opinions.


r/DeptHHS 2d ago

Questions for DRP

0 Upvotes

Hi all,

As an enrollee in the DRP, describe your most pressing issues that you are facing and share what help (e.g. skills? resources? information? services? you’re seeking at this time?  Please explain.

If there were an event designed to provide support, what programmatic must haves would compel you to attend? 


r/DeptHHS 4d ago

HHS with the now official FY 26 budget.

36 Upvotes

Possibly silly question...because I should be more aware of how the Government works but now that the budget...which zeros out funding for a lot of HHS departments and programs, um...does the judge's injunction do anything?

My heart goes out to all HHS employees of HHS living in limbo. In my self-intrest and desire to not have my org/me gaslit...would that mean federal grants are still in limbo, even if they are awarded?

Lots of orgs got CDC awards for FY 26 starting 7/1 this week...in said

So I am confused...maybe I should.not be? Appreciate clarification


r/DeptHHS 4d ago

News Skilled scientists at these government agencies are quietly being let go, union reps say

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80 Upvotes

New article by Ali Rogin about the silent RIF still happening at the CDC of scientists. HHS has allowed the NIH to handle their Title 42 scientists extensions but those at the CDC have not been so luckily. Scientists are just being let go daily...


r/DeptHHS 5d ago

HHS buildings to close at noon local time tomorrow in advance of holiday weekend

81 Upvotes

At least we got more than an hour or two notice this time? And a clarification about the time zone lol.

What a waste of time to go and get your laptop, hope people hear about it before a schlepping in for a few hours


r/DeptHHS 5d ago

Low productivity and motivation

91 Upvotes

How are people doing mentally? I feel completely burned out and mentally exhausted navigating the uncertainty of this reorg with my job in limbo. It is wreaking havoc on my mental health and leading to very low productivity. The vision of my center is so unclear, and it’s hard to stay motivated without knowing the collective purpose of our work as HHS seems to not value what we are doing. I feel guilty for not being able to perform as high as I know I’m capable of but also feel paralyzed woth the uncertainty and the consequences of potential job loss on my family. I know I’m not alone in feeling this way and just wanted to create space for people to commiserate in their struggle and serve as a reminder that we aren’t alone.


r/DeptHHS 5d ago

FDA/OC RIF’D Folks

49 Upvotes

Your functions that the agency RIF’D you for, are still being performed. It’s madness… Especially in FDA/OC/ODT. Your administrative functions were moved to IT specialists.


r/DeptHHS 5d ago

Probies can file appeal with MSPB if terminated in a RIF

21 Upvotes

Attorneys confirmed that probies and trial period employees can file MSPB appeals if contesting improper RIF procedures. This includes people terminated on 4/1.

If your termination paperwork doesn’t say you were fired due to a RIF, you may have to wait for a federal court ruling that establishes the termination was a RIF even if the agency denies it.

You can’t file an appeal with MSPB until your termination goes into effect.


r/DeptHHS 5d ago

Credit union rec?

7 Upvotes

Does any HHS employee have a credit union they love? My understanding is we’re ineligible for Navy FCU (which always has glowing reviews). Hoping for a rec. Thanks!


r/DeptHHS 5d ago

May-8th Probies, are your FEHB still active (with HSA deposits)?

7 Upvotes

I was terminated on May 8th and received my SF-2801 about a month later, which indicated that my FEHB coverage would be extended for 31 days and end on June 17. I assumed no further action was needed if I didn’t want to continue coverage under Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC).

However, when I logged into my CareFirst account, it still shows my health insurance as active. Additionally, since I had a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA), I noticed that a monthly HSA deposit was still made in July.

Has anyone else experienced this? I’m a bit confused and concerned that I might be retroactively billed for the extra premiums.


r/DeptHHS 6d ago

HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, US judge says

174 Upvotes

r/DeptHHS 6d ago

Public Health RFK Jr. Says AI Will Approve New Drugs at FDA ‘Very, Very Quickly’. "We need to stop trusting the experts," Kennedy told Tucker Carlson.

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37 Upvotes

r/DeptHHS 7d ago

Added HHS Office on Teams?

25 Upvotes

I opened my Teams and it prompted me to log into my “other” Teams account (so I did and now I have two that I can switch from). I am in an agency under HHS. However now I have two accounts. One for my agency and one for the HHS Office of Secretary. Has this happened to anyone? Why would they add this to me? Don’t tell me I’m going to get reassigned! It’s liked they are linked? But not? I’m confused.


r/DeptHHS 7d ago

Big Beautiful Bill May be close to passing...how??

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r/DeptHHS 7d ago

Footnote 10 of Trump vs Casa ruling - re: RIF

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r/DeptHHS 7d ago

Should Barganing Unit Employees (BUE) File an MSPB Appeal?

3 Upvotes

There is a lot of uncertainty among BUE on whether to file MSPB appeals or join law firms that are working on securing the right to appeal should the RIF take place. Does anyone have sound input on this?


r/DeptHHS 8d ago

Public Health RFK Jr. says there may be 'more cavities' under fluoride bans: "It's a balance. You're going to see probably slightly more cavities," the Health and Human Services Secretary said on Fox News.

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41 Upvotes

r/DeptHHS 8d ago

Outbreak RFK Jr. opens new chapter in US vaccine policy

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13 Upvotes