How Recent MSPB Decisions Have Reshaped the Federal Comparator Employee Framework
Both federal employment law and its subdiscipline of whistleblower protection have undergone quiet yet significant change in the last decade, regardless of which political party…
What is the Processing Time for FERS Disability Applications?
Federal employees who are unable to work due to a medical condition might be eligible for disability retirement benefits under the federal government’s Federal Employment…
What Federal Contractors Should Know About Vaccine Mandates
In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidance changing Covid-19 safety protocols for federal employees and agencies. The Safer Federal…
Tips for Federal Employees Responding to Disciplinary Actions
As one of the largest employers in the United States, the federal government’s procedures and policies with regard to employment differ from their private sector counterparts.…
Position Classification Appeals: What is a Desk Audit?
Commonly referred to as a desk audit, a position classification appeal is a procedure where your position and duties as a member of the federal workforce are evaluated to see if…
What Should the LGBTQ+ Communities Understand About Discrimination in Federal Workplaces
In an era of identity politics, Pride Month can be both affirming and gut-wrenching for me, as well as for our federal servicemembers, civilian employees, and contractors who are…
Will Federal Agencies Begin Reinforcing the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate?
In early April, a panel of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit judges ruled 2-1 against the nationwide injunction that had paused the enforcement of the federal vaccine…
Do Federal Employees Have to Return to the Office?
When the pandemic hit, the federal government and several agencies enabled workers to work from home or via telework, setting a precedent for many businesses and offices across…
Do I Have to Return to the Office? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Teleworking Flexibilities
When the pandemic struck, the federal government and many agencies allowed their employees to work from home or telework, serving as a model employer for many businesses and…
What the Restoration of Quorum at the MSPB Means for Federal Employees
For the first time in five years, the Merit Systems Protection Board finally restored a governing quorum following the Senate approval of two of President Biden’s three nominees…