Employment Law

Navigating the intricacies of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in the federal workplace can be a daunting challenge. This in-depth blog post seeks to shed light on the essentials of EEO complaints, offering guidance for those in need of a federal…

The federal government has always had a complex relationship with its employees. With new administrations come new policies and changes that can have a major impact on government workers. Recently, federal labor unions have become concerned about the potential return…

In recent years, telework or remote work has become increasingly popular with private and federal employers. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telework has become the norm for many federal government employees. While telework can be incredibly beneficial for…

As the political landscape shifts and administrations enact their priorities, it’s paramount that both employers and employees stay abreast of policy changes. While you might be familiar with the rigorous background checks performed at the outset of your federal career,…

For many federal employees, going above and beyond the standard 40-hour week is a regular occurrence. Your dedication shouldn’t go unnoticed – especially when it comes to your paycheck. If you’ve clocked overtime hours and haven’t seen that reflected in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…