Author Archives: AdminUN
FSIP CHOOSES EMPLOYEES’ OPINIONS OVER NTEU’S NTEU took a bargaining dispute over salaries to the Panel recently arguing that the performance appraisal system driving pay decisions “… is broken beyond repair in its current form which, in turn, leads to … Continue reading
WHEN YOUR RELIGIOUS EXPRESSIONS OFFEND CO-WORKERS Federal employees’ rights to practice their faith is broadly protected, but in an era where more and more employees feel free, if not compelled to proclaim and preach their religious views to other employees … Continue reading
NEW RULES ON LEAVE AS A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EEOC has just published some very helpful to advice for those of us on either side of the bargaining or litigation tables who wrestle with the question of when employees must be … Continue reading
MSPB PANDERS A TINY BIT LESS TO AGENCIES One of the most disappointing precedents to ever roll out of the Board established that agencies need not meet the tough standard of proof required to fire an employee for falsification, namely, … Continue reading
CONGRATS TO CAROL AND ERNIE! There is another very good piece of good news coming out of the FLRA these days, and it is thanks to Carol Pope and Ernie Dubester. (Sorry for the “Dis” Patrick, but we are pretty … Continue reading
EEOC PAYS EMPLOYEE FOR DAMAGED RELATIONSHIP WITH DAUGHTER Employees victimized by illegal retaliation, harassment or other violations of the Civil Rights laws unrelated to compensation often do not have back pay claims. That could lead the victim to decide that … Continue reading
WHEN AN ORDER TO TELEWORK VIOLATES LAW While the Telework Act clearly prohibits agencies from ordering employees to participate in telework, that is not the only liability an agency has if it orders an employee to work from home. EEOC … Continue reading