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 […]
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 […]
Which Federal Employees Are Title 38?
Which Federal Employees Are Title 38? Sep 13, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Federal Employment Law Title 38 employees are in a unique position compared to other civil servants. If you’re a healthcare professional at the Veterans Administration (VA) or the National Institute for Health (NIH), your rights and obligations as a federal employee […]
What Is Locality Pay for Federal Employees?
What Is Locality Pay for Federal Employees? Sep 25, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Federal Employment Law If you have a job with a federal employer, you already know that you have access to great benefits, including good pay, loan forgiveness programs, and supportive leave policies. But even with great benefits for federal work, […]
Anticipated Pay Raise for Federal Workers in 2025
Anticipated Pay Raise for Federal Workers in 2025 Sep 25, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Federal Employment Law As the new year begins, millions of government workers are eager for a bump in pay to help keep up with increased costs of living. Although the government announced a proposed 2% average pay increase at […]
How Are Federal Employees Affected by a Government Shutdown?
How Are Federal Employees Affected by a Government Shutdown? Sep 25, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Federal Employment Law Where do federal employees stand during a government shutdown? Working for the federal government comes with many benefits. Unfortunately, it also comes with a unique detriment: the threat of a government shutdown. As of spring […]
Federal Employees & Working Remote
Federal Employees & Working Remote Sep 29, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Federal Employment Law Working remote is one of the biggest changes that happened during COVID-19 pandemic. It started a revolution in how people carried out their work. That revolution extends to the federal government. Federal employees working from home or seeking remote […]
Is Nepotism Illegal in the Federal Workplace?
The word “nepotism” refers to favorable treatment towards an individual in the workplace because of their familial connection. Few people know what nepotism looks like, and even fewer know about the legality of nepotism in the federal workplace. This is completely understandable, given that nepotism is not as well-known as race or age discrimination. Nonetheless, […]
How to Prove Wrongful Demotion As A Federal Employee
If you have suffered an unfair demotion at work, then a wrongful demotion lawsuit will be your best bet for clearing your name and getting your career back on track. But before you begin your lawsuit, it’s vital to know how to prove your claims. As Sun Tzu once wrote, “Victorious warriors win first and […]
PTSD Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees
Once called “shell shock” or “battle fatigue” because of its association with the trauma of military combat, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has emerged as a growing mental health issue across the country. Statistics from the National Institutes of Health suggest that almost 4% of the U.S. adult population grappled with PTSD within the last year. […]