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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]