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The Hurricane Slowed Down the Postal Service…or Something Like That

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 20, 2006 7:41 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

There are time limits for filing an appeal with the MSPB and, generally, missing the time limit leads to dismissal of a case. In this instance, the employee made a vague assertion about recovery from a hurricane. A court ordered the MSPB to investigate further.

Dancing and Playing to the Crowd: Predictions for Your 2007 Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 18, 2006 8:47 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

What will 2007 bring for pay for federal employees? No one really knows but here is one prediction as the 2007 pay dance begins right on schedule.

Government Credit Card Application Leads to Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 18, 2006 7:16 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A federal employee can get into hot water with a government credit card. This person got into trouble–and lost his job–as a result of his credit card application.

Are You Married? Are You Sure?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 17, 2006 8:01 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

What will happen to your TSP money when you die? Some federal employees fail to tell Uncle Sam what to do with your money. Your failure to act may impact your survivors.

AFGE Official Runs Into Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 13, 2006 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

An official of an AFGE local is likely to end up with losing his pay for 60 days and could still end up without a federal job as a result of engaging in political activity at work.

Senate Should Vote on Alito and Confirm His Nomination

By FedSmith.comJan 12, 2006 8:28 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A small majority of readers think Judge Samuel Alito should be confirmed and most think the entire Senate should vote on the nomination.

Court Comes Down Hard on Federal Manager

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 12, 2006 7:48 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A federal court came down hard on a Postal Service manager who was fired based on the testimony of another Postal employee.

“If This is Zealous Advocacy, The Angels Must Weep”

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 11, 2006 8:09 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

It is unusual for an attorney to hire his own counsel to defend his actions in representing a client. But, as in this case, it does happen.

War and Peace: Should You Discipline or Mediate?

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherJan 9, 2006 8:26 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The author considers the potential for using mediation to resolve conduct problems where a collaborative approach may prove more successful than a punitive one.

One Appeal Process Isn’t Enough

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 9, 2006 7:21 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Can an employee who decides to file a grievance change her mind and go to the MSPB instead? What if, as the employee claimed, the union misled her when explaining her options?

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