Delinquent Taxes and ‘Phishing’
The IRS is telling taxpayers how to determine if a person seeking personal financial information is acting on behalf of the agency.
Fixing Federal Labor Relations: It’s Not Too Late!
What can be done to make the federal labor relations program more effective? This experienced practitioner has several suggestions.
Sex, Lies and Videotape
An FBI agent who videotaped his personal encounters with several women without their consent was fired by the agency. The employee argued there was no relationship between his conduct and his job but the Board disagrees.
Firing Hispanic, Methodist, Whistleblowing Probationary Employee Can Be Expensive
It took four years, but the various appeals by a probationary employee who worked for the Department of Labor may be over–four years after he was separated during his probationary period.
One Charge Bounced–Removal Still Stands
On remand, the MSPB reconsiders its decision in an earlier decision and concludes that the removal of a GS-8 police officer was justified for refusing to carry out assigned duties.
“Last Chance” Agreement Used in Firing GS-15 Security Specialist
A last chance agreement is an effective tool for enforcing agency requirements but each party has to adhere to the requirements. The employee gets a last chance and waives appeal rights. Here is one example of a senior employee who lost such an appeal.
Government of Iran Ordered to Pay Damages for Terrorist Acts Against U.S. Citizens
A US District Court has recommended more than $189 million in judgments against Iran. The case is for some 27 civilian or uniformed service employees of the United States injured or killed in a terrorist attack.
2007 COLA Continues Upward in July
The rate of inflation is continuing its upward trend. This means that federal retirees will get a bump up in annuity payments in 2007 to help cover the rising cost of living.
“Kerry for President” Stickers Create Problems for VA Employee
An employee of the VA agrees to resign as a result of political activity on behalf of John Kerry that violated the Hatch Act.
Proposing Discipline: A Worksheet for Managers
Taking a disciplinary action in the federal human resources system is a two-step process. Here are the requirements that must be met.
