Prohibited Personnel Practices Lawyer

Prohibited Personnel Practices Attorney

If you have been subjected to any type of prohibited personnel practice as a federal employee, it is important that you seek professional legal assistance from a DC attorney at Solomon Law Firm, PLLC. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is authorized to investigate and prosecute claims of PPP. With the help of an experienced attorney at the firm, you can seek legal recourse against any instance of the 12 prohibited personnel practices under the U.S. Code.

Prohibited personnel practices (PPP) are a range of activities that a federal employer cannot engage in when dealing with employees. These practices fall under general categories, such as discrimination, coerced political activity, retaliation, violation of federal regulations that implement merit system principles, or hiring offenses.

12 Types of Prohibited Personnel Practices

Discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, marital status, or political association
Discrimination based on personal conduct which has nothing to do with job performance
Consideration of Employment Recommendations based on factors unrelated to personal knowledge or personnel records
Coercing political activity
Willful obstruction or deceit against anyone competing for a job
Influencing anyone to withdraw from competition for a job to improve or injure the prospects of another job applicant
Granting preference or advantage to a job applicant that is not authorized by law, rule, or regulation
Nepotism, such as hiring or advocating for a relative
Retaliation for whistleblowing activities
Taking personnel action against someone (or failing to do so) because they have made an appeal, complaint, or grievance
Personnel action or the lack of it which would violate a veteran’s preference requirement
Personnel action or the lack of it which violates merit system principles

If you believe you have been subjected to any of the above practices, it is crucial that you get the experienced legal help you need from Solomon Law Firm, PLLC immediately.