A recent Forbes article terms it “a major question.” That assessment seems squarely on the mark regarding government and corporate whistleblowers who consider taking action to spotlight an employer’s unlawful conduct. Doing so can be an uncertain and risk-laden...
Month: December 2020
Protected or unlawful: The whistleblowing line can be “blurry”
Following is a scenario that plays out in very real-world terms for select federal employees working in myriad agencies and departments. To wit: You’re a federal worker who has learned that managers at your workplace are breaking laws that harm the public interest....
Year-end controversy: new DOL rule on workplace discrimination
Proponents of a final rule addressing federal workplace discrimination that was recently issued by the U.S. Department of Labor view it as overdue legislation safeguarding the rights of so-called “religion-exercising organizations.” Opponents – and there are many,...
Women soccer stars win partial victory, seek more re equal pay
Members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team are universal superstars in their sport. The team has legions of fans and a record of achievement that is unparalleled in global competition. Here is one thing, though, that the women do not have: pay parity in...
Federal union officials’ message: re-empower our workforce
The National Treasury Employees Union is a notably prominent enterprise, representing scores of thousands of workers employed in federal agencies and departments across the country. And its management has something to say. In fact, the NTEU is notably eager to make a...
Key points to note for select disabled federal workers
You obviously have a lot on your mind if you are a federal employee battling a persistent illness or dealing with an ongoing disabling condition. Some health-linked maladies resolve over time and thankfully do not spawn truly life-upending consequences. Others are...
