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What Types of Actions Can Be Brought to the MSPB?

The MSPB, or Merit Systems Protection Board, is a quasi-judicial agency that makes up part of the Executive Branch of…

4 years ago

What Qualifies for an OPM Classification Appeal?

If you’re a federal employee and you feel that your position isn’t appropriately classified, you may be wondering if you…

4 years ago

Federal Employees Are Entitled To Special Disability Retirement Benefits

Disability retirement benefits make an enormous difference to anyone. Federal employees who become medically unable to perform their jobs, may…

8 years ago

Disciplining Federal Employees for “Lack of Candor.” Is the Standard Too Subjective?

When federal agency officials contemplate disciplinary action against a federal employee, they have many arrows in their quiver. For example,…

8 years ago

How Pure Must a Federal Whistleblower’s Motives Be?

Motives matter. As children, most of us were admonished by parents and teachers not to be a snitch. Also we…

8 years ago