If you are a federal worker in Texas or Georgia who regularly reads this blog, you know our focus is on upholding worker rights as guaranteed by law. Those rights include the right to be free from a broad range of harassment, including sexual harassment. But, as we...
Month: September 2016
To be truly ‘wrongful,’ firing must be illegal
Job security is a major issue for most people. Anyone in Texas who lost a position, or even just witnessed someone else lose a job in the recent Great Recession knows how devastating it can be.The experience is harsh and leaves many with a bitter taste in the mouth....
General gender bias has very targeted effect unless countered
One of the keystone bits of education every child in Texas, Georgia, Washington, D.C., or anywhere else in the U.S. receives is that the government has three branches – Executive, Legislative and Judicial. Regardless of which branch you work in, the laws covering...
Are you facing an MSPB hearing?
The prospect of being demoted, terminated or suspended from your federal job is a terrifying one.If you find yourself facing an adverse employment action, it is important to be aware of your legal options and prepared for the process that follows.Most importantly,...
Feds propose changes to OWCP benefits for maritime work injuries
Considering the size of the federal government, it's fair to ask whether there is any such thing as a small agency or division. It's a rhetorical question. As we noted in our last post on this federal employees' law blog, there is a broad array of programs covering...
Are you clear on what you’re entitled to under OWCP law?
No one likes to be pigeonholed. This may be particularly true of residents of Texas. Being stuck in a category may leave you feeling stripped of your individuality or reduced to a number. Unfortunately, when it comes to working for an organization as complicated as...