Disability Retirement for Federal Employees under FERS
Sep 21, 2022
Current or former employees of federal government agencies are eligible for disability retirement benefits in certain circumstances. Disability retirement is administered by the Office of Personnel Ma...
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Federal Employee Furloughs
Jan 14, 2019
Although a furlough results in the federal employee not being paid, as would be the case in a suspension, a furlough is a different type of adverse action. Furloughs are unique because they occur for ...
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Fact Sheet On The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Jul 12, 2017
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) went into effect on November 21, 2009. It is a lesser known anti-discrimination statute that prohibits certain types of discriminatory actions rela...
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What Rights Do I Have Under The Equal Pay Act?
Jun 28, 2017
The Equal Pay Act (EPA), which is part of the Fair Labor Standards Act, prohibits an employer from paying an employee differently than an employee of the opposite sex "for equal work, requiring equal ...
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Employment Agreements
Jun 15, 2017
Not all employees have employment agreements. However, if you have a contract for employment, there are certain issues that should be considered. Wages and Benefits Any agreed upon wages and benefits ...
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Insight Into The Older Workers Benefits Protection Act
Apr 19, 2017
The Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA) was enacted as an amendment to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in 1990. It is designed to protect workers over age 40 from being taken...
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Federal Employee Pitfalls: Filing A Timely Complaint
Aug 04, 2016
Federal employees have a 45-day time period for filing an EEO complaint. However, determining when the time period begins is not always an easy task. Here are some tips to assist you in determining if...
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Understanding Standard Business Contract Provisions
Jul 09, 2015
Every business enters into numerous contracts. Although the language of a contract may appear to be boilerplate, contracts should be tailored to address the purpose of the contract. Overview As busine...
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Five Issues Every Small Business Should Consider
Jun 22, 2015
While anyone can open a business, not just anyone can make it successful. Here are five key legal issues that every small business owner should consider. Formation There are numerous types of business...
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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY MEDICAL CONDITION IS A DISABILITY?
Feb 20, 2015
Various factors are used to determine if you meet the requirements for workplace protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because of a medical condition. For covered individuals, t...
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