“Serving those who serve in government”
There are few callings more honorable than that of serving your country.Many of the millions of men and women who have served in the U.S. military go on to work in federal positions. And after serving their country faithfully, veterans deserve respect in the...
One of the benefits of a government job is, well, the benefits. Perks like the retirement plan that comes with the position can help convince workers to accept or stick with a government job.Two lawmakers are pushing to help solidify this specific benefit.What is the...
The legal world can be tricky. There are very specific rules to follow and a failure to follow those rules can result in you losing your case — even if based on the merits and facts of the case it is clear you should have won.A recent case provides an example.The case...
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has lacked a quorum since January 2017. This means federal employees who wish to challenge the administrative judge’s ruling on their case are left in limbo. The review cannot move forward until there is a quorum.What is the...
A female employee recently accused a federal contractor with the Department of Defense (DOD) out of Texas, Southwest Research (SwRI), of sex discrimination. Shortly after the accusations, the contractor fired the employee. This resulted in accusations of...
It’s a tough time to be a federal employee.Many federal employees are being unfairly subjected to disciplinary actions by their employers.The executive order issued last year governing federal employee discipline was meant to increase the efficiency of federal...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has called on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to change how it manages federal workers.Why did the GAO recommend change? The OPM oversees personal data for millions, including those with high level security...
The government has accused a former United States Navy lieutenant turned National Security Agency contractor of stealing classified documents. The accused agreed to a plea deal. The plea deal involved an admission of guilt for one charge, willful retention of national...
Federal laws grant federal workers, like everyone else, are certain protections when it comes to family leave. Workers can hold employers accountable that fail to honor these protections.A recent proposal aims to expand these protections, allowing federal workers to...
Is it ethical for an employer to encourage managers to sign off on certifications or forms without information to verify the form’s accuracy? It seems like a question with a clear answer. Unfortunately, like most matters involving federal employment, the answer is...