No, it does not. That is the short and incontestable answer to the header query leading off today’s blog post. And it is a response that candidly surprises many people who are employed at workplaces spanning the country under either implied or express “at-will”...
Wrongful Termination
A viable workplace concern: questionable job termination
Here’s a solidly debunked myth: Bad employers exist only in the private sphere.That assessment is not only off the mark, but proven flatly untrue by legions of federal workers across the country who have been victimized by problematic bosses and managers.The behavior...
Whistleblower retaliation could lead to DoD waste and fraud
Whistleblowers play an invaluable role in the federal government. They serve as the taxpayer’s eyes, ears and voice. By calling out waste and fraud, they ensure that the government works for the people it’s meant to serve.However, their service is only effective so...
Was the removal fair, or was it retaliatory?
Many federal employees are motivated largely by their devotion to the public good. They show this devotion when they choose to work for their nation instead of working in more lucrative private sector jobs. Many also show it when they report agency abuses at their own...
How political attacks are harming career employees
As United States politics have become increasingly polarized, federal employees are getting caught in the crossfire. You might expect political backlash against political appointees. It’s hardly shocking that others see political ties between these employees and the...
Government may ease barriers to firing federal employees
A 2015 report from the Government Accountability Office state it takes six months to one year to dismiss a federal employee. It states the “time and resource commitment” to remove poor performing employees “can be substantial.”To increase the efficiency of this...
Nuclear worker claims retaliation after voicing safety concerns
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has stated it expects nuclear power plants to operate in a "safety-conscious work environment" that allows employees to "raise safety concerns." An employee of one such power plant states she was illegally fired...
Naval academy professor wins MSPB review
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...
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...
Firefighter wins case against government employer
Working for a government employer can provide wonderful opportunities as well as unique obstacles. Employees who believe they are treated unfairly by a government employer are familiar with these obstacles. This is because the process to hold a government employer...
