What Federal Employees Need to Know About Furloughs and RIFs
What should federal employees know about furloughs and RIFs? The author provides the critical basics of each.
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Who Says You Cannot Fire a Federal Employee?
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
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
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
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…
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?
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
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
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?
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.
