“Serving those who serve in government”
Federal employees who suffer job-related injuries do not go through the same process for getting workers' compensation that most workers do. Instead, federal agencies have their own workers' comp system. Unfortunately, federal workers often must endure serious delays...
Whistleblowers play an important role in maintaining transparency and accountability within federal agencies. Yet many fear the threat of potential retaliation if they were to step forward and voice their concerns or provide evidence of wrongdoing within their agency....
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), responsible for enforcing U.S. anti-discrimination laws in the workplace, has emphasized the need to prevent harassment in virtual work environments. It is important that federal agencies take steps to proactively...
Sexual harassment remains a problem within federal agencies despite efforts to address it. Recent reports highlight the ongoing challenges and the serious consequences that stem from a workplace culture that fails to intervene and address instances of harassment....
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), historically known for its role in maintaining public confidence in the nation's financial system, has recently faced scrutiny over allegations of a toxic workplace culture. A recently released comprehensive...
Holding a position in the federal government requires a certain level of trust. Civilians trust that federal employees are making the most of their tax dollars, and co-workers trust that their peers are doing their best to serve the government. Sometimes, that trust...
Each federal agency is required to have procedures in place to better ensure federal employees do not suffer from retaliation for reporting wrongful activity. Many agencies also have whistleblower protection programs in place. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is one...
A recent memo from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) got media attention recently when it appeared to violate federal whistleblower protections. The name of the memo is enough to give reason for concern: The Prohibited Disclosure of...
Protections are in place to help better ensure superiors judge the work of federal employees based on performance. Schedule F, created by President Trump, put these protections at risk. As discussed in previous posts, this executive order established a new...
Federal employees are the eyes and ears on the ground, often the first to recognize illegal, wasteful, or fraudulent activities. Providing this group of workers with whistleblower protections is important because it encourages federal workers to report misconduct...