Most Readers Oppose Expanding Federal Employee Benefits for ‘Domestic Partners’
A majority of readers are opposed to legislation that would open federal benefits to “domestic partners” but there are strong beliefs for and against the proposal.
Should You Lighten Up On the S Fund in Favor of Larger Company Stocks?
The recent rise in the value of some stocks may mean this is a good time for TSP investors to take a closer look at their TSP investments. Here are ideas for consideration.
Fired Fed Seeks One Billion in Damages
A federal employee who was fired during his probationary period asked a court to award him one billion dollars in damages. The court was not impressed with the gravity of the alleged offense and the appellant remains a former federal employee.
Probationary Termination and Office Politics
This federal employee went from getting good ratings to being terminated during his probationary period after he became involved in internal office politics. But, despite being a probationary employee, he will get his day in court after filing a complaint that he was fired for engaging in protected EEO activity.
TSP Funds All Up in September
TSP investors all have a reason for optimism as every TSP fund went up in September. Moreover, all TSP funds have solid gains for the past 12 months as well.
Medical Staff Dissent in VA Leads to Court
The former Medical Director of the VA Nuclear Medicine Section in Columbia, Missouri, persuaded the federal appeals court that he was the subject of retaliation for protected whistleblowing.
Handling ULP Investigations: Resolving the Case
Resolving an unfair labor practice usually involves bargaining. As with any other negotiation, preparation is necessary and understanding how the process works will give you a better chance to resolve the case.
More Info On the ‘Elite Island of Secure and High Paid Federal Workers’
Statistics about the average compensation for federal employees has left some readers perplexed, some outraged and some with more questions. Here is additional information (and a couple of cartoons) that may satisfy the intellectual quest for more information.
VA Executive Takes on the Agency
After the Dept. of Veterans Affairs determined that no discipline was warranted against one of its executives, the irritated exec went to court to get the agency reports deleted or corrected. A district court granted summary judgment for the agency but an appeals court sent it back for further review.
Role of a Federal Employee in Presenting America’s History and Values
One of the most important roles played by federal employees is representing America to its citizens and to foreign visitors. Here is an example one federal employee who leaves visitors impressed with our history and our values.
