Mathew B. Tully, Esq.
Mathew B. Tully is a founding partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC. He concentrates his practice on representing federal government employees and military personnel and can be reached at [email protected]. To schedule a meeting with one of the firm’s federal employment law attorneys call 202-787-1900. The information in this column is not intended as legal advice.
VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Tackles the Issue of Firing Insufficient Workers Without Pitfalls
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.
What Federal Employees Should Know About Furloughs
What are the differences between an administrative and an emergency furlough? The author provides a detailed explanation.
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Furloughs and RIFs
What should federal employees know about furloughs and RIFs? The author provides the critical basics of each.
Some of Eric Fanning’s Decisions Could Be Subject to Review, Thanks to Recent SCOTUS Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision not only potentially has implications for the NLRB, but also the Army.
Hatch Act Protects Freedom of Political Speech on Social Media… to a Point
News about federal employees posting their political opinions on social media has been more widespread since the election. What can federal employees legally do (and not do) when it comes to sharing their political opinions?
Proving Retaliation is ‘In Reprisal For’ Blowing the Whistle
The author discusses the steps federal employees must take to prove retaliation by their agencies against them for blowing the whistle.
D.C. Circuit Court Rules Private Email Accounts Subject to FOIA
In a case of great significance for federal employees, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit overturned a lower court decision and ruled that “an agency cannot shield its records from search or disclosure” under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) “by the expedient of storing them in a private email account.” The author summarizes the case and what it means for federal workers.
Honesty is the Best Policy When it Comes to Security Clearance Forms
When filling out an SF86 form, you may face a steeper punishment than denial or revocation of your security clearance. A recent case highlights the repercussions dishonesty can create for federal employees who lie on this form.
Job Reassignment Standards Continue to Concern Federal Employees
Some recent court cases highlight the challenges and complexities federal employees can encounter when it comes to job reassignments.
OPM Data Breach Consequences for 2016 and Beyond
The recent data breaches at the Office of Personnel Management impacted millions of current and former federal employees. These are highlights of some actions the government is taking to secure the personal data of its workforce.
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