Firing a Fed May Be Harder Than Ever
Firing a probationary employee may not be as easy as it once was. Who qualifies as a probationary employee? The MSPB says there is confusion in the bureaucracy and would like to see it cleared up.
Federal Employee Not Always Protected by Uncle Sam
A federal employee is not always acting as an employee of the federal government. In this case, a court ruled that whether an agency employee was acting in an official capacity is an issue to be resolved by a jury.
Preventing Sick Leave Problems: Steps an Agency Can Take To Reduce Problems
The number one cause for employee discipline in the Federal sector results from problems related to leave. some of the attitudes that may cause sick leave problems and some prevention strategies.
18 Months in Prison for Making False Statements
An Air Force man thought the September 11 attacks were a “beautiful sight” and that the US deserved to be attacked. He ended up as a baggage screener with TSA but did not disclose his “near seditionist behavior” that led to an early discharge from the military. His appeal of his prison sentence is not convincing to a federal court.
TSP Funds Shine on Investors in 2006
TSP investors should be happy as all funds come out ahead in 2006–and some come out way ahead!
In HR We Trust? Part II – The Other Side of the Trust Coin – HR Building Relationships with Managers and Supervisors
Agencies have options for obtaining human resources services. It is enlightened self-interest for servicing HR offices to raise the “comfort level” of agency managers and supervisors dealing with the HR office.
Federal Offices Closed Tuesday In Honor of Gerald R. Ford
Federal offices will be closed on Tuesday in honor of former President Gerald R. Ford.
Ready to Retire? Readers Offer Advice to Their Federal Colleagues
Are you ready to retire? Some readers are looking ahead in eager anticipation. Others regret switching to FERS instead of having stayed in CSRS. And some HR advisors tell readers that if they plan ahead, a good retirement is possible but don’t blame the system for your misfortune if you don’t have enough money.
In Human Resources We Trust?
Some federal managers see HR officials as a necessary evil or an obstacle to overcome in getting a job done. Developing a relationship of trust between a supervisor and HR specialists can make the job of a supervisor easier. Here is a view from a former federal human resources officer.
Automatic Firing
The Internal Revenue Service does not play around with any employees who play games with their individual tax returns. The MSPB and a federal court recently upheld this theory as an IRS employee with improper deductions loses his appeals and his job.
