How does one remedy when a federal employee's constitutional due process rights are violated?

I am interpreting "due process" as referring to a federal employee's right to pre- and post- adverse action appeal rights. If your question is...

What legal recourse is there if a federal employee's supervisor presents false information to start a security investigation?

This is a complicated issue because there is very little review of a security clearance determination. With a few exceptions, the courts may not...

Can I be "removed from my govt position" if I have docs that I've a medical/mental illness?FMLA Reasonable accom. requested late

Your questions raises many issues, such as whether a reasonable accommodation might make it possible for you to continue working and whether the...

I recently applied for a job and the background investigation reported that a warrant was issued for 10,000k. What should I do?

Hopefully the warrant is an error. Advice on how to approach this problem may differ depending on who conducted the background investigation and...

Unjust adverse action in the workplace

I agree with my colleague that you should speak with a lawyer who is licensed in Washington DC. You might have claims under Title VII, the ADA and...

Can a federal employee get emotional distress damages in eel retaliation claim?

Typically, a federal employee who has been the victim of reprisal can recover damages for harm such as emotional pain and suffering, loss to...

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My employer in my department (IT) keeps promoting and hiring men with less/no education than me. Do I have strong EEO case?

You might have several claims, including sex discrimination and disability discrimination. If you have been performing at a higher level without...

Employee has been diagnose with a condition. Doctors note given 6/12 re: treatment, can I ask for a status update or end date?

The scope of what you can ask will depend on the circumstances, so there is no simple "yes" or "no." However, the employer can ask the employee...

Employer's responsibility to employee's property that is lost, stolen or vandalized under VA state law

Your question raises several options and more information would be helpful. Investigations could be conducted by the Office of the Inspector...