The Third Time Isn’t a Charm
This IRS employee had both a five and twenty day suspension on his record for AWOL and failure to follow instructions. The third time around, the agency removed him for the same reasons.
Month: July 2011
Using the CSRS Voluntary Contribution Program to Max-Fund a Roth IRA
Do you make “too much money” to qualify for a Roth IRA? CSRS and CSRS Offset federal employees have a unique benefit that can be used max-fund a Roth IRA.
Proposed Legislation Targets Pensions of Members of Congress Convicted of Corruption
In an effort to increase accountability among elected officials, Senator Scott Brown (R-MA), has co-sponsored the Congressional Integrity and Pension Forfeiture Act.
House Members Introduce Federal Workers Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act
Four members of Congress have introduced legislation designed to enhance the program that provides compensation to federal employees as a result of injuries or illnesses suffered on the job.
Where Did We Put Those Inmates?
A federal employee was cited for numerous errors which resulted in inmates being held without a hearing, transferring an inmate for no reason, and other problems. She was fired based on her performance and she appealed.
OPM Tells Federal Employees to Use ‘Plain Language’
OPM has endorsed the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and offers federal employees a few tips on how to write their documents using “plain language.”
Why This Common Writing Mistake Often Backfires
Many of us use this writing technique hoping it will strengthen our relationships with colleagues. But it often has the opposite effect.
Ron Paul Works Towards Privatizing TSA
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced legislation on Thursday called the American Traveler Dignity Act that he says is a step towards moving the current airline security system under the TSA towards a private system run by the airlines and not by the federal government.
Retaliation Remains Most Frequent Allegation Among Federal Sector Discrimination Complaints
Federal employees and applicants filed 17,583 complaints of employment discrimination during fiscal year 2010, a 3.75 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Annual Report on the Federal Work Force.
Aggressive TSA Pat-downs Challenged in Wrong Court
A U.S. District Court ducks handling of a challenge to TSA’s enhanced screening procedures by holding that only the U.S. appeals courts can handle these cases.
