Reference Checking: Advice for Applicants
What factors should an applicant for a federal job consider when listing job references? Here are key points to consider before sending in your application.
Two Years of Back Pay and Now Confusion in Security Clearance Suspensions
How much information is enough to meet the due process requirement when taking an adverse action against a federal employee based on the suspension of the clearance? A new decision may create problems for agencies–and a possible trip to the US Supreme Court before the issue is finalized.
Your TSP Stocks Dropped in February: Did You Learn Anything?
The stock market was very volatile in February. What lessons can we learn from this and how do your TSP investments look after this wild ride? Here is a quick analysis.
So Much Merit, It Requires Two Procedures for Hiring
An unsuccessful job applicant took his case to court arguing an agency violated the veterans preference legislation. Not so, said the agency, as veteran’s preferences do not apply to a non-competitive appointment list.
Trying to Keep the Union Out Of a Federal Agency
The political fight over bargaining rights of employees in TSA is heating up. In a note sent to some TSA employees, the agency tells employees that “I want to continue to work directly with you and not be hampered by the time and distance a third party would put between us and the security we provide to the public.”
How Safe Are Your Federal Benefits? Don’t Answer Too Fast
What Congress gives to federal employees, it can also take away. Here are several proposals that would have in impact on the financial future of federal employees.
Is This What They Mean by Stock Market Volatility?
Many financial advisers said that 2007 would be a volatile year for stocks. No doubt, that part of their prediction was true. Can you stand the volatility when you look at the balance in your TSP accounts?
“[A]n outrageous offense, especially for an attorney”
If you are a federal employee and happen to have strong views about the program you work on in your job, what do you do if the agency is taking a position with which you disagree? Is an attempt to undermine your agency’s case in court the protected action of a whistleblower? The Federal Circuit provides an answer.
Giuliani for President?
Who would FedSmith readers prefer to see as the Republican nominee for President of the U.S.? At this stage of the race, Rudy Giuliani comes out ahead.
Reference Checking: When You’re the One Being Asked for a Reference (Part II)
Checking references is an important part of the hiring process. These are legal issues to consider.
