As a federal employee, if you have an issue to resolve with your agency, you might ask for your union representative’s support. You have this right thanks to Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). And thanks to this right, your union rep can accompany...
Employee Disputes
An employee’s proactivity can be key in a workplace investigation
It’s your career. Protect it. That is advice we prominently deliver to readers of our blog posts at the Devadoss Law Firm. The attorneys spanning our national legal offices know above all else that workers facing material on-the-job challenges need to proactively...
Resolving conflict: the essentials of the ADR process
The so-called “ADR process” has long been in play as a central component for addressing business conflict in the commercial realm. In recent years, too, it has progressively gained traction for its proven utility in the federal employment sphere. First things first:...
Why it’s more important than ever to think before signing a PIP
Anyone who’s worked as a federal employee for any length of time knows how important it is to receive a good performance evaluation. Your evaluation drives your pay increases and your chances of landing a promotion or an exciting new role.Soon, your performance...
What happens when you appeal a disciplinary action?
As a federal employee, you have the right to challenge unfair disciplinary actions. This is important because agencies don’t always follow the law. They may sometimes act in ways that are arbitrary, biased or politically motivated. But challenging these bad decisions...
How many federal employees win their cases with the MSPB?
You have certain rights as a federal employee that are supposed to ensure you don’t fall prey to unfair discipline. One of these is the right to respond to any proposed discipline before it’s implemented. If you make a compelling argument, you might be able to reduce...
Could legal hemp put your security clearance at risk?
Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. This is even more true when the legal product is almost the same as one that’s still illegal.Government Executive recently pointed out that CBD oils are often loosely regulated—or completely unregulated....
How your response to proposed discipline can help or hurt you
What’s the difference between being overburdened at work or being inefficient? Sometimes it’s just a matter of perception. You might believe you have too much work to complete in the time you’re given. Your supervisor may think you’re not working fast enough....
Appeals court upholds MSPB suspension over unpaid parking fees
You might not expect to get suspended and demoted for unpaid parking fees, but that's what happened to one federal employee. The employee was a GS-13 Protective Service Specialist who had failed to pay roughly $5,000 in parking fees. For his actions, he received a...
Federal workers sue Postal Service over pay
The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) has filed a federal lawsuit against the United State Postal Service (USPS). The issue: NAPS claims the USPS has failed to properly administer the pay system for approximately 50,000 managers and supervisors.What...
