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Categories Agency News Who wins and who loses in our legal system seems to ebb and flow. The Equal Access to Justice Act created new winners and losers. But, as with many laws, new interpretations may change how the law is applied and create new winners and losers. Here is an example.
Categories Retirement Many federal employees use a financial advisor when planning for retirement. That can be a good idea and may help you have a more secure retirement in your future. But be wary in selecting an advisor. Here are some tips on what to look out for.
How widespread is the perception that supervisors in federal agencies are ineffective and what are the implications of this perception for the federal workforce?
Categories Federal Workforce News This Social Security Administration employee encountered problems in her first job with the agency and resigned after one suspension and a proposed second suspension. She was hired in a different office in another state two years later. After the job became permanent, the agency sent her a proposed removal notice for a variety of charges. She went to federal court after losing before the MSPB.
Categories Retirement How much will the retirement check for federal retirees kick up in 2008? Here is a mid-term report on next year’s COLA.
Categories Federal Workforce News One fallout from the notorious “outing” of Valerie Plame Wilson as a CIA operative was a high-profile lawsuit brought by the Wilsons against “Scooter” Libbey, Vice President Cheney, and other Executive Branch officials in their personal capacity. The Wilsons wanted money damages to be paid by these officials personally for their alleged violations of the Wilsons’ First and Fifth Amendments rights under the Constitution. A federal district court has now dismissed the Wilsons’ case.
For a variety of reasons, managers are reluctant to confront a problem of substance abuse in the federal workplace. That is understandable but the problem has to be addressed. Here are steps you can take to begin to address the problem.
Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement How much income will you need during retirement? A lot depends on your preferences, your lifestyle and financial decisions you have made prior to retiring.
Categories Federal Workforce News An employee of the Federal Aviation Administration who was subject to a reduction in force (RIF) filed an appeal with the MSPB. But he had already joined a class action lawsuit so the MSPB dismissed his appeal but his name was also withdrawn from the class action lawsuit as a result of a motion from his attorney. Left out despite the numerous initial options, he went to federal court to try for a more favorable outcome.
Categories Federal Workforce News Federal military and civilian pay is going up and has been for a number of years. Next year’s pay raise is probably safe as well. The philosophy underlying the rapid rise in military and civilian pay has historical precedent. It may not be relevant to America–or perhaps we just don’t learn from history.
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