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The recent pandemic created at-home working arrangements that would have been hard to imagine. The federal workforce was no exception with many personnel changing to remote duty to keep people safe from COVID-19. Now that the public emergency is over, public and...
The Veterans Administration (VA) has been in the news a lot lately. And this news is of interest to federal employees because it all centers around their rights to contest disciplinary actions. As a federal employee, you enjoy the protection of laws that say your...
The federal government is one of the largest employers in the United States. Under federal law, it must provide equal opportunity for all employees, including people with disabilities. To that end, the government must provide reasonable accommodations for employees...
Sometimes, things go wrong at work, or you have a bad day. Sometimes, someone treats you badly, or you feel you got the short end of the stick. But, bad days, irritating coworkers and frustrating work environments are not, in themselves, reasons to pursue legal...
A Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) hearing is a legal proceeding that happens when a federal employee appeals an adverse personnel action, after their agency has taken adverse action against them. What the Merit Systems Protection Board is The MSPB is an...
It is common for people, including federal employees, to feel passionate about politics and the political parties or ideals they associate with. Participation in political elections is important. However, federal employees must be careful not to violate the Hatch Act,...
It happens more often than we would like. A federal employee working for an agency under the federal government receives unfair treatment based on age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or other reasons. Discrimination:...
To ensure that the workplace is a safe and respectful place for all federal employees, workplace protections are essential to ensuring that they are treated fairly and provided with a safe and respectful working environment. There are several laws protecting federal...
Several laws provide federal employees and applicants with protections from illegal discrimination. However, it isn’t always easy for employees and applicants to make the most of these protections. They do not protect you all by themselves. You have to use them. So,...
As a federal employee, you may encounter situations where you suspect wrongdoing within your workplace. Documenting these concerns can be crucial in building a solid case should you report the misconduct. However, it's essential to tread carefully and be mindful of...