Federal Manager’s Disciplinary and Adverse Action Working Papers
Taking an adverse or disciplinary action against a federal employee is complex and should not be undertaken without understanding the facts of a case.
Month: July 2006
World War III (?) and Your TSP Funds
War, political instability, terrorism and fear for our economic future have an impact on financial markets. Some well-known personalities have said we are in a new world war. What has this done to your TSP stock investments and how can you plan for your future?
Turmoil in Alaska
A secretary with the USDA is to be given attorney fees and medical expenses along with a new job. Her supervisor has resigned as a result of an investigation by the Office of Special Counsel.
Talking Trash or Serious Threat?
This federal supervisor lost his job when he left threatening notes and left work without approval. His removal is upheld by the MSPB and a federal court, in part because another agency supervisor was concerned about his safety and security and took precautions to protect himself and his family as a result of the threats.
“When I’m Sixty-Four”
Are you ready for retirement–however you define it? Plan ahead. Millions of Americans who once thought “don’t trust anyone over 30” may be wondering “will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m sixty-four?”
Buckling the Seat Belt Could Be a Good Career Move
A federal employee fell out of his vehicle and it struck a parked car. The employee was fired. The MSPB and a federal court says the removal was reasonable under the circumstances.
Will Your 2007 Pay Raise be “Pulled” Up or “Pushed” Down?
The “push-pull” theory applies to both economic and marketing models. It can also apply to how the federal pay raise is approved each year. Will next year’s raise be “pulled” up or “pushed” down?
Court Awards $22,390.86 to Fed for Fees Incurred in Independent Counsel Investigation
A federal attorney found himself the subject of an independent counsel’s investigation as a result of the investigation of former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros. The federal attorney also found himself saddled with more than $22,000 in attorney fees as a result of the investigation. He petitioned to get the fees reimbursed and a court gives him the money.
2007 COLA for Retirees Continues To Go Up
The COLA adjustment for retirees won’t be final until the September figures are calculated. For now, the differential is 3.1%.
Is it Time to Stop Subsidizing Federal Unions with Tax Money?
Federal agencies spend millions of dollars each year to subsidize federal employee unions. The reasons for the continued subsidies are complex. The author poses the question: Is it time to stop subsidizing federal employee labor unions?
