Settlement Agreements at the MSPB
Settlement Agreements at the MSPB Dec 17, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law Appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) are a fundamental right and privilege unique to federal government employees. However, challenging an agency’s proposed removal, demotion, or other adverse action can be lengthy and stressful. The settlement process offers […]
Title 38 & Hybrid Title 38: What Every Employee Must Know
Title 38 & Hybrid Title 38: What Every Employee Must Know Sep 29, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Federal Employment Law Title 5 of the United States Code covers virtually all federal government employees. However, a few employees fall under Title 38 of the U.S. Code. Title 38 and hybrid Title 38 employees receive […]
Protected Classes and Federal Workplace Discrimination
Protected Classes and Federal Workplace Discrimination Dec 26, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Workplace Discrimination The right to earn a living free of discriminatory treatment is a cornerstone of federal employment law. Since the 1960s, federal law has progressively expanded to combat unfair prejudice, intolerance, and stereotypes against various groups. Understanding these protected classes […]
Religious Accommodations for Federal Employees
Religious Accommodations for Federal Employees Nov 12, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law Respecting diverse religious practices in the workplace is fundamental to our nation’s values. However, many government employees are intimidated or unsure about the extent of their rights when it comes to living out their religious beliefs at work. This […]
Recoverable Damages in a Federal Employment Case
Recoverable Damages in a Federal Employment Case Oct 17, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law The opportunity to recover damages is essential in remedying the harm caused by an employer violating your work rights. Damages help keep employers accountable for oversights and misconduct and offer employees valuable financial relief for the economic […]
Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Workplace: What to Keep in Mind
Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Workplace: What to Keep in Mind Oct 15, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law Once a far-off dream of science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of life for many employees today. Thanks to the explosion of AI’s capabilities and accessibility in recent years, […]
How To Find The Best Federal Employment Lawyer For My Case
How To Find The Best Federal Employment Lawyer For My Case Oct 15, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law Many federal employees aren’t sure where to start when it comes to qualified legal representation. There’s no shortage of attorneys focusing on employment law in almost any given city or state. However, attorneys […]
Federal Employee Misconduct
Federal Employee Misconduct Oct 14, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law No federal employee ever wants to receive an accusation of misconduct. As you can imagine, it can lead to all kinds of negative consequences. In the worst-case scenario, it can even derail your entire federal career. That said, it’s essential for […]
What You Need to Know About Paid Parental Leave As a Federal Employee
What You Need to Know About Paid Parental Leave As a Federal Employee Oct 14, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law Last year, the federal government created a new paid leave category for federal workers—paid parental leave (PPL). As part of the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2019 (FEPLA), most […]
Can a Federal Employer Prohibit Employees from Dating
Can a Federal Employer Prohibit Employees from Dating Sep 25, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Federal Employment Law Navigating a workplace romance can be tricky, especially as a federal employee. Are you a federal employee wondering, Can you get fired for dating a coworker? Or questioning, can employees date each other within a federal […]