Monthly Archives: December 2024

FMLA TO CARE FOR SIBLINGS? We have said it before and will say it again.  Fedsmill is not a legal advisor.  We will leave that to your union lawyers. Fedsmill, on the other hand,  advocate for things that help federal … Continue reading

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A “TIGHTY WHITEY” AND WORKPLACE RETALIATION We have written about the advantages of alleging reprisal/retaliation claims whenever you represent an employe complaining about workplace harassment. Check out this January 2023 post. But it never hurts to remind reps of that, … Continue reading

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CONGRATS TO AFGE LEADERS AT SSA ON TELEWORK MANEUVER They just signed a deal with SSA management to keep telework in place for six more years.  While that is not fool-proof protection against Shadow President Musk’s ranting about forcing all … Continue reading

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OVERHEARD AT LUNCH; BRACE YOURSELVES UNIONS Last week I met a friend for lunch at a little place in Washington, D.C. and overheard some very troubling chatter from an adjacent table.  Given the city is overrun with Congressional members, staffers, … Continue reading

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WHAT IS AN AGGRAVATING FACTOR? Looks like we Feds are going to be dealing with a lot more adverse actions soon if Trump’s Department of Efficiency has its way. Given that MSPB just issued a new precedent setting adverse action … Continue reading

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