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“Having a case” and proving a case are two different things.  Two of the most common recurring issues we encounter in consulting with clients is 1) lack of collected evidence and/or 2) lack of organization concerning collected evidence related to their…

FAQ: Resignation and Crime Provisions #p2 #borderpatrol #wiunion #afge #furlough #dod

Question: “My agency suspended me indefinitely under the crime provisions. I have 2 questions: a) Can I resign/request removal before my agency completes an investigation? b) If separation is granted(?), would I be able to request full withdrawal of my…

Informed Fed is pleased to announce a new consultation product.  It is called the “First Look” or “Second Opinion” consultation service. This service provides one half hour of document review and one half hour of phone consultation, or any combination, to…

First Steps in Responding

This article is written from the perspective of an agency Employee Labor Relations Chief.  We will provide you the opportunity to understand the agency perspective in proposed actions to offer you the opportunity to respond to a…

Writing a Grievance that will not Make Agency Representatives Laugh

Let me you in on a little secret.  Some of the best laughs we have in my office are when we read negotiated grievances submitted by union representatives (and sometimes ULP Complaints as…

Question

“My local union is providing no information concerning our pay and benefits and proposed changes.  Where can I go for reliable information?”

Answer

Our consultant’s, who are all practicing in the field at various agencies, report they noticed the…

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Federal Employees Should Leverage the EEO Process

This article is not intended to serve as a treatise on filing and winning an EEO claim.  It is intended to serve as an introduction to why you may want to consider an EEO complaint rather than the more…

New Fee Structure Based on Client Feedback

Throughout the last six months, InformedFed polled clients concerning their view of our fee structure.  We listened to clients who spent less than a hundred dollars through clients who spent more than $5,000. …

Question

“Can a discipinary action be challenged for timeliness if the employee has been on administrative duty for two years awaiting the completion of a misconduct investigation and presentation of the actual charges.”

Answer

We will give you one of our…

Some Informed Fed contributors also function as consultants to employees, unions, and even agency managers in a variety of matters.  These services range from direct EEO representation in complaints to advisory services (indirect representation) when…

Question

“Am I entitled to Union representation during a counseling session with my supervisor (from a bargaining unit employee)?”  (Note, this question is paraphrased from the original submission, which was very lengthy.)

Answer

We do not know all the…

Question

I was thinking about filing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint but did some research and found that less than 3% of people who file actually win.  Why is this system so one sided?

Answer

We don’t believe the low percentage of…

Question

Can my supervisor make me stop working AUO [Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime]?  I thought it was uncontrollable and that I [employee] decide under the law.

Answer

We understand your general position.  However, the same law provides the…

Our consultants recently reported the following EEO related federal agency/complainant settlements of which they have first hand direct knowledge.  Due to confidentiality, we are only able to provide amounts and general basis for settlement.  The…

The following information was issued to the federal HR community and is based on information received by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). 

Extension of the Federal Pay Freeze

On March 26, 2013 President Obama signed legislation to continue the…