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Ex-convicts, Veteran's Preference, and Rehiring A Former Federal Employee

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:04:47 CST

Searching for an angle in his appeal, this former Postal Service employee argued the agency erroneously believed it would not hire an ex-felon. He also argued he should get priority consideration because he was a veteran. But a federal court finds the MSPB did not have jurisdiction in his appeal.

Considering the Filing of an EEO Complaint or Grievance? Think Before You Act

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:01:11 CST

When should an employee consider filing an EEO complaint? What steps should an employee take before filing a complaint? What are the considerations in making this decision? In part III of this series, the author examines these issues and offers his advice.

FLRA Nominations: Who is Responsible for the Lack of a Quorum?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:56:29 CST

Several readers have commented on the lack of a quorum at the Federal Labor Relations Authority with questions regarding whether nominations have been made for the vacant positions. Here is a listing of actions (or lack thereof) for the FLRA during the 110th Congress.

Cabaniss Quits FLRA: Remaining Member Gets Big Bucks to Do Little or Nothing

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:53:50 CST

Dale Cabaniss, Chairman of the FLRA, has resigned. This leaves one person on the 3-member Authority which cannot issue decisions without a second member.

PTSD and the FBI Agent

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:37:10 CST

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court's summary judgment and sent a federal agent's discrimination complaint under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 back for trial.