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  • Equal Pay in the Federal Sector
    Equal Pay in the Federal Sector

    Discussions regarding pay equality among men and women often only focus on how to improve workplaces for employees in the private sector. Although the federal sector doesn’t get the same amount of ...

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  • How are Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdowns?
    How are Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdowns?

    With threats of yet another government shutdown looming, federal employees could face serious problems. Essential Government operations will continue regardless of whether there are funds or not, but ...

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  • OPM Guidance on Weather & Safety Leave
    OPM Guidance on Weather & Safety Leave

    Winter weather like snow, sleet, and ice can sometimes make it difficult or unsafe to travel to work for your shift. That is why it is a good idea to become familiar with the Office of Personnel ...

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  • What Happens In A Federal Employee Investigation
    What Happens In A Federal Employee Investigation

    Typically when a federal employee is accused of misconduct, a federal agency will conduct an investigation before proceeding with disciplinary measures. During this time, it is important to understand ...

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  • Gender Stereotyping Case Makes its Way to the Supreme Court
    Gender Stereotyping Case Makes its Way to the Supreme Court

    In 1989, the Supreme Court reached a decision in Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins , which established that employees are protected under Title VII from being discriminated against based on their sex. ...

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  • How to Properly Fire Federal Employees for Bad Performance
    How to Properly Fire Federal Employees for Bad Performance

    At John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorneys at Law, we are committed to helping federal employees who have been wrongly demoted or removed from their positions for unacceptable performance. We understand that ...

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