Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an EEO Complaint
Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an EEO Complaint Sep 25, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Federal EEO Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claims are serious steps toward seeking justice for workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation among federal employees. However, the EEO complaints process can be complex and present potential difficulties. Avoiding Equal Employment Opportunity […]
Can a Federal Employee Sue the Federal Government? Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide
Can a Federal Employee Sue the Federal Government? Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide Sep 13, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Wrongful Termination Federal employees share many similarities with their privately employed counterparts. However, when a privately employed person is injured or wrongfully terminated, they can sue their employer. When the government is your employer, […]
Federal Employee Retirement Survivor Benefits Explained
Federal Employee Retirement Survivor Benefits Explained Sep 6, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Federal Retirement It is well known that federal employment offers many valuable benefits. Chief among these benefits is the generous federal retirement package. The retirement program in the federal government is the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which Congress created in […]
Bullying In The Workplace Under Federal Law: Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide
Bullying In The Workplace Under Federal Law: Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide Aug 15, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law If you have suffered bullying in the workplace, you might be able to receive relief under federal law if the bullying has certain characteristics. As a federal employee, you can maintain legal […]
Examples of Military Discrimination in the Federal Workplace
Examples of Military Discrimination in the Federal Workplace Aug 8, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Workplace Discrimination Veterans deserve our utmost respect and gratitude for their sacrifices to protect our country. Unfortunately, stereotypes and prejudicial assumptions about servicemembers do exist, even among federal civilian employers. When veterans face targeted mistreatment in the workplace, it’s […]
Overtime Rules & Regulations for Federal Employees
Overtime Rules & Regulations for Federal Employees Aug 6, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Federal Employment Law The right to overtime pay is one of the most cherished labor protections granted by federal law. Both public and private sector employees have the right to overtime pay for work done beyond their designated hours. However, […]
What Is a Reduction in Force for Federal Government Employees?
What Is a Reduction in Force for Federal Government Employees? Aug 6, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes MSPB Downsizing, layoffs, restructuring, rightsizing, labor force adjustments, reduction in force—no matter what you call it, most employees know it means bad news. Many people use these terms interchangeably to refer to involuntary job cuts across an […]
Common Reasons for Disciplinary Action for Federal Employees
Common Reasons for Disciplinary Action for Federal Employees Jul 8, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law When you’re a federal employee, even a single disciplinary action can be enough to leave you without a job or a future career in government. That’s why employees need to understand the unique structure of the […]
Anxiety Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees Nationwide
Anxiety Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees Nationwide Jul 5, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Disability Some amount of stress is common in any workplace. However, employees who suffer from anxiety disorders often face challenges beyond everyday work-related stress. When significant anxiety prevents you from doing your job effectively, a reasonable accommodation can be […]
How Does Social Media Use Impact Federal Employment?
How Does Social Media Use Impact Federal Employment? May 29, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law There’s no denying that social media has transformed the way we connect with loved ones and keep up with current events today. Many Americans don’t think twice about how and when they engage with social media […]