Federal Employee Liability Issues

Of Interest

Expanded Job Responsibilities Could Increase Exposure for Federal Agents

This shift in on-the-job responsibilities coupled with the increased exposure to and interaction with the public could lead to an increase in allegations being made against federal agents.

Changes within IT Department Could Leave IRS Managers Vulnerable

Acting Chief Information Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Kaschit Pandya has called for the agency to "reset and reassess” in response to the more than 2,000 employees the agency has lost from their IT department since the start of 2025.

Heightened Threat from Cyber or Physical Attacks: Is Your Agency Prepared?

On June 21, 2025, the United States carried out airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran. In retaliation for these airstrikes, Iran fired missiles at a US military base in Qatar.

A Call for Attendance Records Could Leave Federal Managers Vulnerable

In a continuation of a return-to-office order, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a memo ordering managers and supervisors to track the attendance of their employees to ensure optimal utilization of government facilities.

Why Task Force Officers Need PLI

The FEDS Professional Liability policy provides protection to all federal judges—whether you are an Article III judge, an Administrative Law Judge under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, a Judge on a Board of Contract Appeals, National Labor Relations Board, Board of Veterans Appeal, Immigration Judge, or you perform some other...

Changing Return-to-Work Instructions Challenge Federal Managers

Federal managers are expected to handle much of the decision-making involving in-person work, and, in turn, they will take on the bulk of employee complaints, leaving them in a vulnerable position

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Being Deputized to Immigration Enforcement Need PLI

For those being deputized, there can be concerns about the level of training they will receive and potential legal vulnerability because of their lack of knowledge and experience, which may lead to mistakes and efficiency issues.

Federal Workforce Changes Leave Federal Managers Vulnerable

With the many conflicting guidelines that directly impact employees, the professional exposures of federal managers and supervisors continue to increase.

Manager Vulnerability Rises with Workplace Harassment at FDIC

Despite inadequate policies, blame may be placed on FDIC managers. When this happens, it is crucial that managers have a professional liability insurance (PLI) policy from FEDS Protection to help.

Happy 2025!

The New Year is a great time to evaluate your financial and career stability. A PLI policy from FEDS Protection is a valuable layer of security and peace of mind.

Are You Prepared to Serve on a Joint Operation?

Oftentimes, partnerships between federal agencies have amplified visibility compared to daily operations, which may be met with increased scrutiny. Any misstep will lead to calls for accountability that may lead to allegations and investigations.

As Public Trust in Secret Service Falls, Agent Vulnerability Rises

Allegations of wrongdoing and public calls for accountability have already spurred investigations into shortcomings within the Secret Service, with the potential for more.

USPS Retirement Wave May Leave Managers Vulnerable

Understaffing may lead to burnout, making USPS employees more vulnerable to mistakes and inefficiency. When mistakes are made, blame may be placed on USPS managers. .

Congressional Scrutiny Shows Why Task Force Officers Need Professional Liability Insurance

While state and local officers working on federal task forces may be deputized with the same federal powers as federal law enforcement officers, that also means they have the same vulnerabilities.

Rise in "Bossware” Could Spell Trouble for Federal Managers

Insufficient protocols from federal agencies regarding what constitutes employee monitoring software and how it can be implemented could increase federal managers’ exposure to investigations, disciplinary action, and even lawsuits.

House Passes LEOSA Reform Act of 2024. Could Officer Exposure Expand It?

This legislation may cause confusion with local law enforcement officers in states with conflicting CCW laws. This confusion could result in arrest and criminal charges, despite following federal guidelines.

SSA Rebuild for Overworked Agency Could Cause Increased Vulnerability for Managers

Training and oversight of new employees may fall primarily on SSA managers, who are already overworked. If errors are made and issues arise, SSA managers may be subject to allegations of mismanagement, leading to investigations and even lawsuits.

New Legislation Highlights Tribal Law Enforcement Officer Disparities

FEDS Protection believes that tribal police officers deserve the same peace of mind as federal law enforcement officers. That is why we have provided professional liability insurance coverage for tribal law enforcement officers for over a decade.