“Serving those who serve in government”
Some federal employees are political appointees, subject to the political whims of those who appointed them. However, most federal employees do not work at the political whims of others. They work for the United States public, and the law says that agencies must...
Political conversation in the workplace can create a minefield for federal employees. With the Hatch Act's restrictions on political activity, federal workers must understand on-the-job boundaries of lawful political discourse. This issue has arisen in light of the...
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has existed for decades to help enforce federal employment laws. The organization investigates claims that companies discriminated against workers based on protected characteristics including race,...
On Jan. 11, 2024, members of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee voted to subpoena records from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that could shed light on the committee’s investigation of shocking allegations of sexual harassment at the highest levels...
The Devadoss Law Firm, a renowned advocate for employee rights, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing exceptional legal representation in the field of federal employment law. With a team of highly skilled attorneys and dedicated staff, the firm has...
In an ideal world, federal employees would never face retaliation for blowing the whistle on wrongdoing in their agency. Ideally, federal employers know that good-faith reports by people in a position to know are fundamental to good government. The reality can be very...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is often a great place to work. Because the post office plays an important role in our country’s daily operations, a position with the USPS often offers high job security. It also offers some flexibility. Those who enjoy working...
What happens when a federal agency launches an investigation into one of its employees? Many times, it will place the employee on paid leave while it conducts the investigation. Naturally, one would expect agencies to conduct their investigations in a timely fashion...
Crisis narrowly averted. For now. At the time of writing, Congress just passed a temporary budget, funding the government for 45 days. While this stop-gap measure prevented an immediate shutdown, many wonder if we won’t find ourselves in the same situation within the...
The United States recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This landmark act paved the way for more workers with disabilities to enter the federal government. The act supports workers with disabilities in two key ways. It restricts...