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How can a federal employee get in trouble at work using a computer? It isn’t hard to do. Supervisors should also take the time to understand their responsibility on use of computers in the federal working environment.
It’s not often that a selection decision by a federal supervisor ends up before the US Supreme Court. In a new decision of the Court, a selection decision made by an official of the Forest Service ends up in a case involving the application of the Westfall Act–a law providing immunity for federal employees when acting in their official capacity.
An employee being fired for submitting false information apparently sent in more false information when responding to the proposed removal.
A federal agency said it overpaid an employee by about $30,000 due to an error. It told the employee to pay up in 30 days or request a waiver. She requested the waiver but the agency starting taking the money from her check and did not respond to the waiver request. The employee went to court.
Reference checking in federal agencies is often neglected, misunderstood or both. In this article, the author says that reference checks are worth your time and trouble to avoid hiring an employee you subsequently regret hiring.
TSP participants generally like the TSP program and many think there should be more investment options.
Can an employee of a contractor successfully sue a federal agency for sexual harassment. In this case, the court says a factual issue exists but there is enough evidence for this contractor employee to establish jurisdiction.
This article deals with a 12-step program for a supervisor to help resolve sick leave issues.
GAO says that federal agencies can reimburse employees who use high speed internet access at home in connection with the agency’s telecommuting program.
Knowing how to respond to a federal job vacancy can be critical to getting your application seriously considered. Federal agencies use KSA’s and knowing what they are and how to respond will give you a better chance of getting a new job or promotion.
