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Legal Assistance for Federal Employees
Shortly before the 2020 presidential election, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) issued a series of decisions overturning their own longstanding precedent and practice. The major swings in what was thought to be well-established precedent posed a challenge for practitioners who need to stay constantly informed about the current state of the law. But, theRead More
If you have ever been a first-time caller to our office seeking assistance with a federal employment matter, you have probably been asked by our staff: “What is the nature of your problem?” While a consultation appointment can be scheduled for you to discuss your issue in depth with one of our attorneys, it isRead More
At long last, on March 4, 2022, quorum was finally restored to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The MSPB plays an important role in safeguarding the federal merit systems. Generally speaking, most non-probationary Appropriated Fund federal employees of the Executive Branch are permitted to appeal major adverse employment actions taken against them, such asRead More
On September 9, 2021, the White House announced that federal employees and contractors would be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, with exceptions only as required by federal law. President Biden signed an Executive Order requiring each Executive Branch agency to implement a program requiring “COVID-19 vaccinationRead More
President Biden has nominated a third member to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The three-member Board is typically made up of two members from the nominating President’s party and one member from a different party. President Biden previously nominated the two Democrat members, and his third nomination of Tristan Leavitt as the Republican nomineeRead More
This week, President Biden nominated Susan Tsui Grundmann to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA). If Grundmann’s name sounds familiar to you, it’s likely because this is not her first time being nominated to a major government agency overseeing federal employment law. Most notably, Grundmann served as Chairman of the MeritRead More
The question of whether paying for a particular service is worth the cost is a question without one set answer. Instead, it’s a matter of personal opinion whether you feel the cost of a service was worth what you paid. When it comes to having a consultation with one of Read More
One tool used by federal agencies in certain situations where an employee has been issued a proposed removal is a “Last Chance Agreement.” When a tenured federal employee has been issued a proposed removal from their federal job based on allegations of misconduct, they Read More