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All federal employees are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you work for any federal agency, department or office and meet...
Category: Federal Employees
As a federal employee, you are entitled to a workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. While there is no excuse for discrimination...
As an employee of the federal government, you have the right to take a stand against harassment and discrimination, and you have the right to...
Making a joke at work can seem harmless, and, for some people, making jokes can be a way to try to inject some fun into...
What is the Difference Between an Adverse Action and a Disciplinary Action?
September 28, 2022
As a federal employee, accusations of job-related misconduct can have serious consequences. While federal employees enjoy strong job-related protections, these protections are not absolute. Federal...
If you are a federal employee and you are facing adverse action such as removal, demotion or suspension, avoiding unnecessary consequences may involve filing an...
Federal Contractor Suspension vs. Debarment: What’s the Difference?
September 21, 2022
Suspension and debarment both present significant financial risks for federal contractors. While the federal government often lumps these two actions together (for example, in references...
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), certain employees who work more than 40 hours per week are entitled to overtime pay. Generally, overtime...
What Federal Employees with Disabilities Need to Know About the Rehabilitation Act
September 9, 2022
While most people are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), far fewer are familiar with the Rehabilitation Act. But, the Rehabilitation Act provides...
Feds Relax COVID-19-Related Requirements for Employees, Contractors and Job Applicants
September 2, 2022
On August 17, 2022, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (the “Task Force”) issued updated guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination, testing and masking requirements for federal...