Government telework policies have changed a lot in recent months. And many federal employees are likely confused.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has recently advised agencies to make telework as widely available as possible. But the OPM has also reminded...
Month: March 2020
Is the American workplace sheltering a hidden crisis?
It’s natural and understandable for the news to cover major crises, and many of them deeply affect our lives and our workplaces. However, once those crises abate and you go back to your normal routine, will you find yourself secretly immersed in yet another crisis?As...
Does the law protect transgender employees from discrimination?
Here’s a fact: if you are a federal employee, then you have protection against discrimination based on sex. Here’s another fact: more and more people question exactly what “sex” means.This isn’t a new argument. It broadly pits those who believe sex is a biological...
Do federal employees have a duty to report wrongdoings?
The federal government is a massive, multi-trillion-dollar machine. It impacts nearly every aspect of life within the United State—and even across the globe. But at the ground level, it’s made up of people.People like you are responsible for managing, overseeing and...
When a harassment complaint leads to retaliation
The law says that businesses and agencies are supposed to provide safe workplaces. They are supposed to shield you from harassment and discrimination. If you file a complaint about such behavior, an agency is supposed to investigate that complaint in good faith. But...
