What Workplace Rights Do Federal Employees Have?
Federal employees play a vital role in serving the nation, and with that responsibility comes workplace rights designed to ensure fairness, dignity, and protection. Whether you’re managing... What Workplace Rights Do Federal Employees Have? Continued
What Are the Common Disciplinary Actions Brought Against Federal Employees?
Federal employees are vital in ensuring our government operates effectively and fairly. With this responsibility comes high expectations for performance and conduct. When these expectations are not... What Are the Common Disciplinary Actions Brought Against Federal Employees? Continued
Debunking the Whistleblower Process for Federal Employees
Speaking up against wrongdoing within a federal agency takes courage. Whistleblowing can shine a light on serious issues like fraud, waste, or threats to public safety, but... Debunking the Whistleblower Process for Federal Employees Continued
Failure to Follow Instruction and Successful Litigation before the MSPB
"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for... Failure to Follow Instruction and Successful Litigation before the MSPB Continued
Were you charged with Conduct Unbecoming? That’s nonsense.
Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any... Were you charged with Conduct Unbecoming? That’s nonsense. Continued
Winning an Indefinite Suspension Appeal before the MSPB
Can the MSPB help if I was Indefinitely Suspended?
Most federal employees go to work for the same reason the rest of us do... Winning an Indefinite Suspension Appeal before the MSPB Continued
Challenging a Performance Improvement Plan
By Solomon Law Firm, PLLC | March 16, 2020
A Not Fully Successful Rating and Performance Improvement Plans
Poor performance is a legitimate, non-discriminatory... Challenging a Performance Improvement Plan Continued
Walking the Tight Rope of the Last Chance Agreement
By Ariel Solomon, Esq. | February 12, 2020
Is signing a Last Chance Agreement really your last chance?
The name says it all. A... Walking the Tight Rope of the Last Chance Agreement Continued
Unauthorized Use of Government Computers
By Solomon Law Firm, PLLC | January 16, 2020
Unauthorized Use of the Internet
If your job duties require you to have a computer... Unauthorized Use of Government Computers Continued
Issues of Quorum at the MSPB
The Merit Systems Protection Board is experiencing the longest lack of quorum in its history, but the quorum will hopefully be restored soon. There has been a... Issues of Quorum at the MSPB Continued