Title 38 Hybrid VA Employees Lawyer
Dedicated VA Federal Employment Attorneys Serving Hybrid Title 38 Employees
As a Title 38 hybrid VA employee, you are employed under a combination of both Title 5 and Title 38 personnel systems. The particular processes that govern your advancement, performance appraisals, leave, hours of duty, and other employment particulars are complicated and specific. Our VA federal employee attorneys serve clients in Houston and nationwide as you navigate the system in which you are employed. Our priority is making the process simple and smooth for you.
Reach out to Pines Federal today for experienced legal counsel regarding your case or claims and request a consultation.
Am I a Title 38 Hybrid Employee?
Currently, Title 38 hybrid positions include Certified/ Registered Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse. Hybrids are covered by Title 38 for appointment, advancement, and certain pay matters, and Title 5 for performance appraisal, leave, hours of duty, adverse actions, probationary period, reemployment rights, reduction-in-force, and retirement rules, except part-time service is calculated under Title 38 retirement rules. A functional statement is provided that spells out the duties and responsibilities. The functional statement is updated when a change in duties occurs.
Other examples of hybrid federal employees include:
- Audiologist
- Dietician
- Social worker
- LPN
- Nursing assistant
- Speech pathologist
- Pharmacist
- Physical therapist
If you are disciplined or have a whistle-blower complaint as a Title 38 hybrid employee, our federal employee firm can represent you in your MSPB hearing or with your grievance. Additionally, Pines Federal can assist you with your EEO complaint before the EEOC. With more than 20 years of experience representing federal employees, you can trust your case is in good hands.
With your connections to both the Title 5 personnel systems and the Title 38 system, knowing where to go with your complaint can be confusing. As your federal employee attorney, our job is to guide you through the steps necessary, especially when an appeal is in order.
Incorrectly filing a claim can lead to your statement being rejected. When your future employment depends on a correctly filed appeal, trust our federal employee attorneys to provide you with the best possible protection and guidance. We handle cases nationwide.
Contact us to speak to our nationwide federal employee attorney for guidance today. Call (832) 462-7655.
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“Even though I had an overwhelming abundance of anxiety about going through a legal proceeding, Mr. Pines’ humor and expert advice helped get me through the EEO process until it was successfully resolved. I always felt that the Pines Federal team had my best interests at heart and always treated me with kindness and dignity.”- Michelle S.
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“A change in leadership brought me the worst of luck with a suddenly very hostile work environment, but pure serendipity led me to Pines Federal. I am so lucky to have found Pines Federal which not only has considerable expertise in federal employee cases, but also has the compassion to recognize the emotional impact on their clients.”- Jennifer
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“I was issued a proposed removal letter at the VA where I work as a nurse, and I didn’t know what to do. I was confused and disoriented. Pines Federal were ready to defend me to the end. This law firm is the best federal government firm out there. I will be spreading the news to my friends and coworkers.”- Victor
Meet Our Legal Team
A Nationwide Firm Focused on Disability, Federal Employment, and SSDI Law
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Raquel Olmos Intake Specialist
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Aaron Sacks Bookkeeper, Marketing
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Trinity Buchanan Law Clerk
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Michael Solomon Intern
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Ari Rosen Paralegal, OPM Supervisor
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Nicole Marquadt Paralegal, OPM Specialist
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Courtney Bolton SSDI Supervisor
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Asher Meir Pines Legal Assistant
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Steven Tu Operations Manager
Behind Every Case Is a Person Who Matters
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Pines Firm Successfully Litigates Reinstatement for VA Canteen Employee with Full Back Pay
Attorney Pines and AFGE 1633 were victorious in having the arbitrator find that a VA Canteen employee was wrongfully removed, and therefore should be put back to work and paid back pay for over a year and half of pay.
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Wrongfully Terminated Veterans Administration Employee Gets Job Back & Full Back Pay
In an exciting precedent-setting victory, The Law Office of Eric L. Pines, PLLC has successfully helped a Veterans Administration employee get her job back after being wrongfully terminated for using leave for the birth of her child and to care for her autistic and blind children.
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Major Success in Front of the MSPB in an OPM Disability Case
On July 19, 2023, Pines Federal achieved a big win in front of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) in an OPM disability case.
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Pines Federal’s Amanda Moreno Wins Reinstatement and Backpay in MSPB Case at DHS, USCBP
The Appellant worked for Customs and Border Patrol for over 20 years when the Agency removed her for LWOP and alleged misconduct at work.
