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An employee who was in a drug testing program at an Air Force Base was fired. A court finds that the termination was in clear violation of the…
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a federal employee can be removed for excessive absences even if the absences are excused because of poor health.
There has been an explosion in the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the federal sector. Is using ADR always a good idea? What pitfalls should a…
A Customs Border Protection Officer can be fired from his job even though not convicted of a crime because the standard of proof is higher in a criminal…
There appears to be a significant change in direction at the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Federal agencies may like the new approach.
Settling an unfair labor practice (ULP) filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority may be confusing as there are several offices available to settle your case. You may…
A new policy has been issued regarding the settlement of unfair labor practice (ULP) allegations against federal agencies. In this article, the author discusses questions raised by the…
An employee of the Postal Service did not pay his government charge card bill and ended up being fired for misuse of funds. The MSPB and a federal…
A federal employee who was fired during his probationary period asked a court to award him one billion dollars in damages. The court was not impressed with the…
Resolving an unfair labor practice usually involves bargaining. As with any other negotiation, preparation is necessary and understanding how the process works will give you a better chance…