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Alden Law Group, PLLC

Washington, DC Federal Employment + Labor Attorneys

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Federal Employees

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 »

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  • Employment Contracts
    • Executive Employment Agreements
    • Non-Compete Agreements
    • Non-Solicitation Agreements
    • Separation Agreements
  • Employees’ Workplace Obligations
    • Trade Secrets, Duty of Loyalty
  • Discrimination & Harassment
    • Sex
    • LGBTQ + Gender Identity
    • Family Responsibility
    • National Origin
    • Religion
    • Disability and Requests for Accommodations
    • HIV Status
    • Age Discrimination
    • Hostile work environment & Harassment
    • Pay Discrimination, Equal Pay Act
    • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
    • Retaliation
  • Federal Employees
    • Congressional Accountability Act
    • Discrimination in Federal Sector
    • Discipline and Other Adverse Actions in Federal Sector
    • Foreign Service Officers
    • Government Ethics
    • Agency Internal Grievance Systems
    • Intelligence Community
    • Federal Sector Labor Unions
    • Law Enforcement in Federal Sector
    • Inspector General and OPR Investigations
    • Union Grievances in Federal Sector
    • VERA/VSIP
    • Whistleblowing in Federal Sector
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    • Family Medical Leave Act
    • Uniformed Service Members
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  • Privacy
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    • FOIA
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  • Virginia Employees
    • Virginia State Grievance Process
    • Virginia County Grievance Process
    • Virginia State Employee Whistleblowing Rights
  • Wage & Hour
    • Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
    • Wage and Hour in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
  • Whistleblowing
    • Federal Employees
    • Sarbanes-Oxley & SEC Whistleblowing
    • Federal Government Contractors
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Retaliation
    • The Occupational Safety and Health Whistleblowers Laws
    • D.C. Government Whistleblowing Rights
    • Virginia State Employee Whistleblowing Rights
  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Human Resources & Advice for Employers
    • Employee Handbooks
    • Hiring & Firing
    • Management Investigations
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Our Team

  • Kristin D. Alden
  • Wynter P. Allen
  • Michelle F. Bercovici
  • James Eisenmann
  • Ross E. Fishbein
  • Dominick Schumacher
  • Abbey Taylor
  • Philip A. Mueller

Practice Areas

  • Employment Contracts
    • Executive Employment Agreements
    • Non-Compete Agreements
    • Non-Solicitation Agreements
    • Separation Agreements
  • Employees’ Workplace Obligations
    • Trade Secrets, Duty of Loyalty
  • Discrimination & Harassment
    • Sex
    • LGBTQ + Gender Identity
    • Family Responsibility
    • National Origin
    • Religion
    • Disability and Requests for Accommodations
    • HIV Status
    • Age Discrimination
    • Hostile work environment & Harassment
    • Pay Discrimination, Equal Pay Act
    • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
    • Retaliation
  • Federal Employees
    • Congressional Accountability Act
    • Discrimination in Federal Sector
    • Discipline and Other Adverse Actions in Federal Sector
    • Foreign Service Officers
    • Government Ethics
    • Agency Internal Grievance Systems
    • Intelligence Community
    • Federal Sector Labor Unions
    • Law Enforcement in Federal Sector
    • Inspector General and OPR Investigations
    • Union Grievances in Federal Sector
    • VERA/VSIP
    • Whistleblowing in Federal Sector
  • Security Clearances
  • D.C. Employees
    • Office of Employee Appeals
    • D.C. Employees Discrimination Complaints
    • Union Grievance Processes
    • D.C. Government Whistleblowing Rights
  • Leaves of Absences
    • Family Medical Leave Act
    • Uniformed Service Members
    • District of Columbia Leave Laws
  • Privacy
    • Medical Inquires
    • FOIA
    • Privacy Act
    • Medical Records
  • Virginia Employees
    • Virginia State Grievance Process
    • Virginia County Grievance Process
    • Virginia State Employee Whistleblowing Rights
  • Wage & Hour
    • Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
    • Wage and Hour in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
  • Whistleblowing
    • Federal Employees
    • Sarbanes-Oxley & SEC Whistleblowing
    • Federal Government Contractors
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Retaliation
    • The Occupational Safety and Health Whistleblowers Laws
    • D.C. Government Whistleblowing Rights
    • Virginia State Employee Whistleblowing Rights
  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Human Resources & Advice for Employers
    • Employee Handbooks
    • Hiring & Firing
    • Management Investigations
    • Workplace Training

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