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How To Appeal The Classification Of Your Federal Position

How to Appeal the Classification of Your Federal Position

  • August 15, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

You might be able to file an appeal with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) if you're a federal employee with a misclassified job position. The process is complex, so hiring an experienced classification appeal lawyer to assist you is…

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The Top Ten Prohibited Personnel Practices

The Top Ten Prohibited Personnel Practices

  • August 1, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Prohibited personnel practices (PPPs) are activities banned in the federal workplace. These actions violate the merit system through some type of improper hiring practices, employment discrimination, retaliation, or failure to follow the rules, regulations, or laws directly concerning the merit…

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What Federal Employees Are Entitled To Severance Pay?

What Federal Employees Are Entitled to Severance Pay?

  • June 1, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

If you suddenly lose your job, severance pay can make a significant difference in your immediate financial future. But not all jobs offer severance, and that includes many federal government jobs. So, how do you know if you are entitled…

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How Do I Know If I Am Entitled To Overtime?

How Do I Know if I Am Entitled to Overtime?

  • May 15, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

The U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs overtime pay requirements for most Washington, D.C. employees. Under this act, non-exempt employees will earn at least one and a half times their usual pay rate for any hours more than 40…

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If I Am Laid Off, Does My Employer Have To Pay Me Severance?

If I Am Laid Off, Does My Employer Have to Pay Me Severance?

  • May 1, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

There is no requirement for severance pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act or the Code of the District of Columbia. Whether an employee receives severance pay is ultimately a decision made by individual employers. However, all District government…

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Can An Employer Withhold My Paycheck If I Quit?

Can an Employer Withhold My Paycheck if I Quit?

  • April 15, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Receiving payment for your work is one of your fundamental rights as an employee. Whether you stay at your job, receive notice of termination, or choose to quit, this right remains valid. As such, your employer may not legally withhold…

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Can My Employer Legally Drug Test Me?

Can My Employer Legally Drug Test Me?

  • April 1, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Drug tests shield employees and employers from potentially harmful consequences. Some types of work can become dangerous if an employee is under the influence, resulting in harmful or fatal consequences and legal liabilities. Anyone searching for work knows that taking…

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What Rights Do Employees Have Against Retaliation?

What Rights Do Employees Have Against Retaliation?

  • February 15, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Multiple federal laws protect employees from harassment and discrimination. They also protect employees from retaliation. That means an employer can’t punish you for reporting discrimination, harassment, or illegal activity, such as fraud. Retaliation doesn’t only involve terminating an employee. It…

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What Are The Seven Main Categories Of Employee Rights?

What Are the Seven Main Categories of Employee Rights?

  • January 1, 2023
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Employees have the right to be treated fairly and respectfully in the workplace under protections from both federal and state laws. Knowing your rights as an employee can help ensure that you are treated fairly and given the respect and…

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Georgia Law Reclassifies More Independent Contractors As Employees

Georgia Law Reclassifies More Independent Contractors as Employees

  • December 15, 2022
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

On May 2, 2022, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a new law to amend the definition of employment for independent contractors. It took effect on July 1, 2022, and reclassified many independent contractors as employees. Georgia also enacted an employer-friendly…

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