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Strange Days and Strange Leaders
The propaganda, and that is really the best word to describe it, has an Orwellian, if not Nazi tone to it. You have to wonder how anyone in leadership could approve such a message. Continue reading »
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American Winter: Must See for All Federal Employees
Federal Employees like to think they are in a different class than the vulnerable middle class. They are not as it turns out. Continue reading »
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FAQ: E-Mail Monitoring at Work
It would not be easy to determine if an agency or supervisor is monitoring your e-mail account. Continue reading »
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FAQ: MSPB or Arbitration?
Many practitioners, both union and agency, will cite MSPB management (agency) favorability statistics indicating MSPB favors the agency in outcomes. This is true, but somewhat skewed because most labor...
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FAQ: Can I file an EEO Complaint over a Furlough?
Can I file an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint if I’m furloughed? Continue reading »
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Agencies Issue Pay Freeze Guidance
The following information was issued to the federal HR community and is based on information received by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Continue reading »
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Recent EEO Settlements
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...
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FAQ: Can My Supervisor Stop Me From Working AUO
Neither law nor applicable guidance abrogates the discretion to work AUO to the individual employee. In other words, let's say you are working a group past your shift. Can a supervisor tell you to...
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FAQ: Why is the EEO System So One-Sided?
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? Continue...
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FAQ: Union Representation During Counseling
No, bargaining unit employees are not entitled to Union representation during counseling sessions. Continue reading »
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Our Latest Stats
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...
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FAQ: Timeliness in Discipline
Question “Can a disciplinary 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...
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Announcing New Fee Structure
We listened to clients who spent less than a hundred dollars through clients who spent more than $5,000. Ultimately, we determined the fee structure we are announcing today represents a best practices...
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Leveraging the EEO Process
While most people automatically assume EEO complaints must be race or gender based, with a distinct and irrefutable “trigger event” such as a racial slur or physical contact, the truth is successful...
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FAQ: Best Sources of Information
"My local union is providing no information concerning our pay and benefits and proposed changes. Where can I go for reliable information?" Continue reading »
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Grievance Presentation
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 well). Continue reading »
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Responding to Agency Proposed Actions
During the course of your federal career, you may find yourself the subject of a proposed agency action. Frankly, the longer your career and more complex your job functions, the greater this...
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New Product Announcement
Informed Fed is pleased to announce a new consultation product. It is called the “First Look” or “Second Opinion” consultation service. Continue reading »
View ArticleMSPB: No Right to Counsel
Recently, a Federal employee argued the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) “abused its discretion” by failing to appoint (and pay for) an attorney to represent her before the Board concerning her...
View ArticleFAQ: Union Membership Solicitation
Question: “Can a [federal] union official recruit members during duty hours or official time?” Answer: Rarely is the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) as clear in other questions as they are...
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