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Finding out that you are under investigation at work, especially in a federal job, can be quite unsettling. The consequences of such investigations can be severe, including disciplinary actions, being put on a performance improvement plan, or even losing your job....
A federal court has ruled that federal employees not promoted after reporting wrongdoing at their agency might be victims of retaliation, even if promotions were never explicitly promised. This landmark decision came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
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...