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Federal Register · July 15, 2025
The title they went with Attorney Fees and Personnel Action Coverage Under the Back Pay Act Noisy translates that to

The US government will not change how it pays legal fees for federal employees

What happened
The Office of Personnel Management has officially withdrawn a proposed rule that would have changed how federal employees get reimbursed for legal fees. This means the existing rules for attorney fee awards under the Back Pay Act will remain in place.
Why it matters
This document is a non-event. It clarifies that a proposed change to how federal employees get reimbursed for legal fees is not happening. The existing rules, which have been in place for some time, will continue to govern these payments.
The signal
There is nothing new to watch here, as the status quo remains.
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