Can a federal foreign service employee challenge the hiring grade and step they were given in an offer (and accepted)?

One alternative is, if you are doing higher level at lower-level pay, you could seek a desk audit and go that route. The Foreign Service Grievance...

Can I be dismissed from my job while on Short Term Disability or in the process of filing

Two things come immediately to mind. First, be sure you really are not eligible for FMLA and that the employer is not misinforming you. Second,...

Need wrongful Termination advice.

Both the Americans with disabilities act and FMLA are possibilities for relief from this. You need to get with counsel promptly.

The company I work at crosses countless hours of over-time off the time sheets of the employees that work here, is this legal?

I'd recommend contacting qualified employment counsel with wage and hour experience. Together, you can decide what steps to take about this, if any.

What's the soonest you might be able to return?

Do I need an appeal Lawyer?

There are processes available for appealing security clearance denials. You need to confer with counsel having experience with federal sector...

EEO Disability and Job References. In Jan 2012 I was diagnosed with depression and ADHD and use 1-2 weeks of unscheduled leave

There are no laws that forbid negative or even false references, but there are several possible legal angles to consider. One such angle is to make...

Do I have unemployment rights?

If you quit, you are likely not entitled to unemployment. If you were fired, you likely are. It's about as simple as that. The facts as you...

Federal Lawsuit/Interrogatories/HIPA/Psychiatrist and Psychologist

Hopefully you have counsel to help with this and the many other complexities of such a suit. If not, find a lawyer now.

What should I do after getting fired because of sexual harassment?

It's not unusual for an employer to fire the perpetrator, but also want to get rid of the victim who complained. You need to speak with qualified...