Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: Are government employees supposed to get to two 15 minute breaks per day? A: There is no authority mandating 15 minute breaks. Many unions negotiate breaks into collective bargaining agreements. Remember, that breaks are considered to be part of the performance of job duties. Managers of non-bargaining unit employees could grant a break to non-bargaining unit employees but they don’t have to. Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw, Bransford…
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Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: My base was part of the new BRAC law regarding joint baseing and three similar unions were transfer into one new joint base organization. We currently have three CBAs and were advised by the employer that they will no longer stand. Aren’t the current CBAs or past practices and policies still in place until a new agreement is reached? A: Your unions have staff to deal with the intricacies of…
Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I am excepted service and was placed in leave without pay status by the USPS about six months ago. I’ve been given no news from the agency. How long can LWOP last and what are my options? A: If you’re a full-time permanent employee, forcing you to an LWOP status could be an illegal suspension. However, your collective bargaining agreement may also shed some light on your status if you…