Our legal team at Pines Federal is committed to helping clients throughout the United States defend their labor rights and secure the benefits they need for retirement or to cover damages from work-related injuries. 2019 was a big year in the federal sector, and there were several major events and changes that will have a significant impact on the rights of federal employees. Below, we recap some of the highlights from last year:
Paid Parental Leave
Starting in 2020, most federal employees will be eligible to start receiving paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Although Congress has tried to pass this type of benefit numerous times in the past, a bipartisan effort in 2019 eventually resulted in 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers that will go into effect in October 2020.
Thrift Savings Plan Fund Change
Thanks to the TSP Modernization Act that went into effect in September 2019, participants in the Thrift Savings Plan now have access to expanded withdrawal options among other changes. Additionally, with the stock market indices setting multiple records in 2019, the number of TSP millionaires has skyrocketed over the past year.
Union Relations
President Trump announced controversial Executive Orders that will place heavy restrictions on federal employee unions. The restrictions were allowed to take effect after a court lifted an injunction that was preventing them from being implemented by federal agencies.
Contact Our Legal Team if You Have Questions
The federal employment law attorneys at Pines Federal are fierce legal advocates who are devoted to protecting the rights of employees of federal agencies. Whether you need disability retirement representation or advice regarding your rights as a VA employee, we are here to answer your questions and guide you through each step of legal process.
To discuss your case with one of our legal professionals, give us a call today at (800) 801-0598.
Eric L. Pines is a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer, mediator, and attorney business coach. He represents federal employees and acts as in-house counsel for over fifty thousand federal employees through his work as a federal employee labor union representative.
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