MSPB Appeal Process and How to Get Started
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is the quasi-judicial agency responsible for overseeing the federal merit system. This system establishes rules and procedures related to the hiring, firing, and promotion of federal employees. The MSPB appeal process is an important part of federal employment because it provides a process for employees who have suffered certain […]
VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017: What Potential Whistleblowers Need to Know
VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017: What Potential Whistleblowers Need to Know Dec 18, 2020 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Wrongful Termination For years, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced criticism over its ability to serve veterans effectively. Reports from the VA’s Inspector General dating back to 2006 note problems […]
Protect Your Career: A Guide to Hiring a Federal Employee Attorney
Protect Your Career: A Guide to Hiring a Federal Employee Attorney Dec 17, 2020 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Wrongful Termination Working for the U.S. government offers a number of benefits that make federal employment a great option. However, federal employees are subject to different rules than private citizens in some cases. As a federal […]
FLRA Decision Reverses VA Removals Under 38 USC 714
Federal Sector Failure to Promote and Gender Discrimination in the Workplace Dec 8, 2020 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Wrongful Termination In recent years, perhaps no law has had a greater effect on the Department of Veterans Affairs employees as has The Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, codified in part in 38 USC […]
Wrongful Termination: How Federal Laws Protect You
Wrongful Termination: How Federal Laws Protect You Sep 30, 2020 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Wrongful Termination Employers have an obligation to treat their employees fairly, in accordance with federal statutes. These federal laws provide a variety of protections that prevent your employer from wrongfully terminating you. Understanding these protections can help ensure that you […]
Federal Sector Failure to Promote and Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
Federal Sector Failure to Promote and Gender Discrimination in the Workplace Sep 29, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Workplace Discrimination When you ace an interview for a new position, especially if you are well-qualified, it can be confusing to find out that someone else got the promotion. Especially when you learn that the person […]