Monthly Archives: January 2017

DAMAGES POSSIBLE FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN FLSA RETALIATION CASES? Let’s assume that you filed a grievance claiming two hours of overtime pay for the time a manager had you stay a “little late” during the pay period to get some … Continue reading

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CREATIVE SOLUTION FOR HIGHER GRADED DUTY GRIEVANCE It is one thing to have a great contract provision backing you up. In this case, the AFGE-DVA contract covering Pharmacy Technicians in Richmond, VA required temporary promotions for those who performed higher … Continue reading

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MSPB TWEAKS ADVERSE ACTION DUE PROCESS CONCEPT The agency indefinitely suspended an employee for losing his security clearance, and on appeal MSPB used the case to tweak it concept of due process protections in an adverse action. That makes it … Continue reading

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WHAT IS ASSOCIATIONAL RACE DISCRIMINATION? Is it illegal to discriminate against a person based on the race or nationality of their spouse or significant other? The attorneys at Fox Rothschild posted a short piece on what the courts have said … Continue reading

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