There are two classifications of employees - independent contractors and employees. How a service provider is classified has significant implications for the employee and employer. Employee misclassification is illegal. There are tax revenue considerations, and companies that engage in this…
Federal disability retirement is a benefit given to federal employees that allows them to retire early after an injury or disability. The disability must make it impossible for the employee to perform their job. Importantly, this benefit allows the federal…
Have you have been denied the opportunity to apply for employment or promotion within the federal government or have had your application denied? You might have been illegally prevented from competing in employment if an agency official engaged in one…
All people need a supportive and healthy work environment in which to deliver their best possible performance. In recent decades, legal developments have increased the protections for workers subjected to gender discrimination on the job. While workplace gender discrimination can…
When you discover evidence that your employer is engaging in illegal or unethical activities or your employer has instructed you to perform unlawful acts, you may make the brave decision to report your employer to the authorities. However, being a…
Former President Trump took multiple measures against protecting labor workers and employees in the federal sector. One particular action prohibited federal employees from clearing their employment records. This limited the worker’s ability to apply for another job without an employer…
Federal employees accused of misconduct can face disciplinary action by the agency's official. The official must review the circumstances and consider the Douglas Factors while deciding on an appropriate penalty. It can be an uphill battle to defend yourself against…
On New Year's Day 2021, the Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Anti-Discrimination Act was signed into law. The law is intended to increase accountability for federal agencies in cases of workplace discrimination and whistleblower retaliation against federal employees. If you…
In recent years, the U.S. Department of Defense has worked harder to detect and mitigate the threat of extremist activities by personnel in the department. This work culminated in a series of recommendations adopted by the Secretary of Defense in…
The federal government has identified various prohibited personnel practices, or PPPs, that federal employers may not engage in when taking employment actions against employees and employee candidates. Employees who work for the federal government should familiarize themselves with the PPPs…
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