In the realm of federal employment, sick leave is a coveted resource for those grappling with health-related hurdles. Unfortunately, federal employees often get accused of sick leave abuse. These accusations are often little more than ignorant responses to legitimate sick leave needs or open discrimination against employees with disability. Whatever the situation, it’s difficult to respond without knowing the...
Continue ReadingThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released more details on the new emergency paid leave program, which is included in The American Rescue Plan that was passed into law in March 2021. As part of President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief package, $570 million in emergency paid leave funds was created. Full-time federal employees will receive a maximum of 600 hours—or 15 weeks—of paid...
Continue ReadingAnswering Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 in the Government Workplace The spread of COVID-19 continues to radically transform how we conduct all types of business, including critical government work that cannot wait for pandemic conditions to subside. Federal employees who are obligated to continue to work through the COVID-19 crisis, including in inherently riskier in-person facilities, may wonder about...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Your Rights as a Federal Employee The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for one of several qualifying reasons. In the private sector, employees can only take advantage of FMLA leave if their employer has a minimum of 50 employees nationwide. If you are a federal employee,...
Continue ReadingWe Represent Federal Employees Many federal employees struggling with medical crises or illnesses don’t know there are various types of leave available to them as a reasonable accommodation. As a result, they continue to work and experience a decline in performance, productivity, etc. due to their condition, which can ultimately lead to unemployment. It is usually at this point that...
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