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The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in the Box (Part 3)

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonApril 3, 2006 2:32 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Writing and delivering a memo to an employee can be useful. This article outlines what a guidance and direction memo should include.

From David, To Diane, To Federal Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 3, 2006 7:29 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Can a transsexual who applies for a federal job claim sex discrimination? The court says the issue is “complex” but refuses to throw out the case so the job applicant can proceed with her case.

10 Ways to Make Federal Unions More Effective (Part 1)

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMarch 30, 2006 4:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How can federal employee unions improve their success when representing employees? Here are observations and suggestions from an experienced management negotiator.

The Best Employee Problem Solving Tool in the Box: Part 2

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMarch 28, 2006 10:38 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Solving common workplace problems requires knowledge, patience and knowing how to use the human resources system effectively. Here are some quick tips for supervisors that may be helpful in solving some of the most nagging problems.

Timing is Everything: Agencies Should Consider Renegotiating Their Labor Agreement Now

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonMarch 21, 2006 4:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Timing is important and this may be the time for agencies to renegotiate their labor agreements for federal employee unions.

Veracity Is An Important Element of A Case

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 20, 2006 6:55 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

An employee of the VA was fired for several charges relating to false documents and making false statements. The MSPB and a federal court uphold the removal.

Court Dismisses Case Against Federal Supervisors and Private Attorney

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 17, 2006 7:29 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A former federal attorney filed a lawsuit against her former attorney and Justice Department supervisors. The case was dismissed.

Profiting From Government Travel

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 14, 2006 7:48 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A union official was investigated for double-billing for travel expenses. A court upholds her removal.

Retaliation by Any Other Name…

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 1, 2006 8:26 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a significant decision that holds a federal employee’s claim of discrimination based on retaliation under Title VII does not have to demonstrate that the agency’s retaliation was in the form of a personnel action.

Firing A Probationary Employee is Easy–If The Employee is Really Probationary

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 1, 2006 7:49 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

When does an employee have to serve a new probationary period? In this case, the court told the MSPB to take a closer look at the case of an air marshal who previously worked for the Immigration Service in a job with some similarities.

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