Recent Posts in Disciplinary Actions Category
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Can You Get Fired from Off-Duty Misconduct?
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawWhether it’s getting arrested for a drunk driving over the weekend or posting something offensive on social media, it is possible for federal agencies to discipline employees due to misconduct that occurs outside office hours, depending on the circumstances of each case. Keep in mind, federal employers must determine a connection between an employee’s actions outside of office hours and how they ...Continue Reading -
How to Document Sexual Harassment
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawContinue Reading
Sexual harassment in the workplace—whether federal or not—is a huge problem. Every year, thousands of incidents are reported. But, unfortunately, many more incidents occur without notice because the victims are afraid to take action. Who will believe their story? How will they prove their case in the courtroom? The main issue for many sexual harassment victims is that they think that they’re all ...
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What Are My Rights as a Whistleblower?
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawA person is considered a "whistleblower" if they report a violation of the law by their employer. There are legal protections in place to help protect the rights of workers who report their employer’s workplace violations or discriminatory practices. The federal government and states have laws which protect whistleblowers from unjust retaliation for filing a claim or reporting their employer’s ...Continue Reading -
Can You Be Fired for Talking About Salary While at Work?
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawHow much do you make for the work you perform? Are you confident you are being paid a fair amount for it? Such questions are common in the mind of employees in all fields and businesses, from the teenager working the register in a candy store to a high level executive in a multinational corporation. A simple way to find out if you are being paid correctly and fairly is talking about your salary or ...Continue Reading -
What to Do After Receiving Proposed Disciplinary Action
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at Law.If you are a federal employee who has been subject to investigation and have received a proposed disciplinary action, our DC federal employment attorneys of John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at Law want to help you respond. This is a critical circumstance, and it is essential you plan your next few steps accordingly. As a federal employee in this particular situation, you may be facing demotion, ...Continue Reading -
How to File an OSC Complaint
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawThe Office of Special Counsel (OSC) handles complaints made by federal employees against federal agencies or supervisors regarding prohibited personal practices and violations of the Hatch Act. These complaints frequently involve retaliatory action against whistleblowers. They may also involve complaints against employees holding specific government positions that are forbidden from engaging in ...Continue Reading -
Federal Performance Improvement Plans
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawFederal employees are evaluated by supervisors every year, which are important to the employee’s career. If you hear you’re being considered for a performance employment plan, you should be wary: these are not always what they seem. Performance improvement plans are built as your federal agency giving you a chance to improve and grow in your position to help you succeed at your job. However, in ...Continue Reading -
Nepotism: Favoring Friends & Family in Federal Workforces
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawThe federal government has an intrinsic interest in how well it operates and performs necessary functions for the people. As part of its self-regulation, it has prohibited any government agent or civil service member from assigning a close friend or family member to a position of importance or influence based only on personal preference and not on real qualifications. The act of assigning such a ...Continue Reading -
Do You Always Have to Follow Your Superior's Orders?
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawIf you belong to the United States Military, or act as an agent for most other government entities, you are expected to follow a chain of command (COC) and respect the orders of your superiors. There are also times when you must obey the commands of a superior officer or agent from a government branch that is not even your own. The COC is meant to keep the military and the federal government ...Continue Reading -
Possible Defenses for Going AWOL
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawMembers of the United States Military are expected to fulfil their orders to the best of their abilities whenever possible, regardless of the intensity or danger of the situation. For many soldiers, this often means staying at their post and being there for their comrades when they are needed most. If a soldier or military member is not where they are expected by commanding officers, they are ...Continue Reading -
What Exactly Is "Conduct Unbecoming a Federal Employee?"
Posted By John P. Mahoney, Esq., Attorney at LawWhen a federal employee is accused of misconduct, an investigation will be conducted before deciding whether or not disciplinary action will be taken. These investigations can be related to a wide range of alleged violations, including discrimination , negligence, harassment, poor management, or misuse of funds. Federal agencies oftentimes use the legal net of “conduct unbecoming a federal ...Continue Reading
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