A naval academy professor was recently fired after students allegedly complained he acted inappropriately during class. The professor, who has taught as a civilian member of the facility for over three decades, challenged the federal agency’s personnel decision and...
Month: August 2019
FERS disability retirement: The basics
Federal employees who are unable to work due to a medical condition may qualify for retirement within the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The following provides some basic information about this system.Who can qualify for FERS disability retirement?This...
FBI agent fired, accuses Justice Dept of constitutional violation
A former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department and the FBI claiming the agencies violated his constitutional rights. The claims stem back to the termination of his position last year. The agent states the FBI...
Pushing employees to retire: Can federal employers do that?
Retirement is something to look forward to – something many federal employees have earned after decades of dedicated service to the government.When to retire is a decision each employee should be able to make for him or herself.Unfortunately, some federal employers...