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What Federal Employees Need to Know About Furloughs and RIFs

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Updated: April 19, 2017 11:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What should federal employees know about furloughs and RIFs? The author provides the critical basics of each.

Who Says You Cannot Fire a Federal Employee?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: April 12, 2017 5:55 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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When a deciding official cited an extraordinary lack of productivity in addition to the four reasons laid out in the notice of an employee’s proposed removal, the agency spent nine years cleaning up the mess and finally effecting and defending a removal action.

Whistleblower Failed Burden of Proof In Challenge to Her Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: March 16, 2017 2:05 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal attorney who was fired claims that it was done in retaliation for being a whistleblower. The MSPB said it had no jurisdiction, saying she failed to make her case. See how the federal appeals court has now ruled on her appeal.

Legislation Would Extend Appeal Rights to Some Postal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 23, 2017 12:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to extend MSPB appeal rights to approximately 7,500 Postal Service employees.

Removal of Federal Employees for Misconduct or Performance

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 10, 2017 10:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Merit Act of 2017 would make it much easier to fire a federal employee. Here are the details of this recently introduced legislation and what it would mean for the federal workforce.

I Do Solemnly Swear That I Will…

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: January 23, 2017 4:28 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author points out that federal employees take an oath of office as part of their job duties, much like the president does. He analyzes the meaning behind this oath as it relates to one’s duties as a federal worker.

Should Federal Employees Be ‘At Will’ Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 9, 2017 5:32 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Should federal employees be “at will” employees? It is unlikely changes of this magnitude outlined in a recent bill will be implemented as there will be fierce opposition. Here is a summary.

No Quorum at MSPB Will Halt Decisions on Federal Employee Petitions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: January 10, 2017 7:50 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

There will no longer be a quorum at the MSPB later this week. This means decisions on Petitions for Review cannot be issued. Here is the situation.

All In the Family

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithNovember 7, 2016 11:23 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Accepting reimbursement for services that were actually paid for by a relative leads to a federal employee’s removal.

Where Are the Carrots In the VA Accountability Bill?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: October 29, 2016 6:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act uses a carrot and stick approach to reforming the agency, but that it currently offers too many sticks for dealing with problem employees and not enough carrots to reward good employees.

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