Congressional Accountability Act
The Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) extends coverage of several federal labor and employment protections to over 30,000 employees of the legislative branch, including employees of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Architect of the Capitol. Read more »
Discrimination in Federal Sector
Federal employees – just like employees in private industry – have a right to be free from discrimination and illegal harassment in the workplace. Federal employees must follow special procedures and rules, however, which are governed by the EEOC. Read more »
Discipline and Other Adverse Actions in Federal Sector
Federal employees enjoy rights and protections that most types of employees do not. Most federal agencies must follow specific laws when they discipline employees for misconduct or poor performance. In this case, “discipline” means that an agency takes a personnel action against an employee, such as suspensions without pay, terminations (i.e., removals, firings), reductions in grade or pay, or furloughs. Read more »
Foreign Service Officers
ALG’s attorneys are well versed in the laws that apply to Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) and the role of the American Foreign Service Association. We represent FSOs in the U.S. and abroad with the various foreign service agencies. Read more »
Government Ethics
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is tasked with fostering high ethical standards for executive branch employees and strengthening the public’s confidence that the government’s business is conducted with impartiality and integrity. The OGE promulgates rules and regulations that govern standards of ethical conduct for civilian employees throughout the government, maintains a financial disclosure system, and oversees ethics programs in Executive Branch agencies. Read more »
Agency Internal Grievance Systems
If you are an aggrieved federal agency employee, one option you may have is to file an administrative, or internal agency, grievance. These grievances are typically available for issues that cannot be resolved through other formal processes such as EEO complaints or adverse action appeals. An agency’s internal grievance process should not be confused with labor grievances filed under a union contract or collective bargaining agreement.
During the administrative grievance process, your agency will internally review your concerns and may attempt to resolve them. The options for relief are modest – generally the agency can only provide equitable relief, but not damages or attorney fees.
Contact us for an initial consultation so our attorneys can guide you through your options for filing an administrative grievance and ensure that you are utilizing the best grievance procedures available to you in the most effective way possible.
Intelligence Community
ALG represents clients who work for intelligence agencies, Read more »
Federal Sector Labor Unions
Many federal employees are represented by unions and are protected by federal labor laws. ALG attorneys are well-versed in the complexities of federal sector labor laws and can help union officials and members understand those often complex laws. Read more »
Law Enforcement in Federal Sector
ALG represents law enforcement officers (LOEs) and “1811’s” who work for federal law enforcement agencies. At least 65 federal agencies have LEOs, including, Read more »
Inspector General and OPR Investigations
There are more than 73 Offices of the Inspector General (OIG) in the federal government. The OIGs are charged with investigating and auditing to uncover waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. OIG can investigate federal employees for misconduct, and ethical and criminal violations, but OIGs can also investigate government contractors and recipients of government loans or grants. In short, the OIG’s jurisdiction is criminal, civil, and administrative. Read more »
Union Grievances in Federal Sector
You might be in a bargaining unit, or covered by a union contract, but what does that really mean? What can your union do for you? Maybe a lot. Read more »
VERA/VSIP
With on-going discussion of anticipated government downsizing, you may be considering your options and those options may include retirement and voluntary “VERA/VSIP” buyouts. You may also wonder what happens if there is a reduction in force, or “RIF”. Read more »
Whistleblowing in Federal Sector
In 2012, Congress enacted the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA). The WPEA clarifies and significantly expands the rights of most federal employees under prior law. Read more »