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: To took a promotion to the GS system out of the NSPS system. I was assigned step 1, which is not where I would have been if I had remained GS throughout my career. This affects my CSRS “high three” computation, as well as my final years of federal service. The Merit Systems Protection Board said they had no jurisdiction in 2008 and the Office of Special Counsel concurred. What…
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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: I filed an appeal for an agency’s failure to rate my performance for the year 2010. I was initially rated but later the agency came back with a recalculated performance rating by adding an additional element. I refused to sign and the agency declared the original rating was null and void. I filed an appeal but MSPB claims it has no jurisdiction. Which agency enforces regulations and code? A:…
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 complained about the cancellation to replace unsafe flooring to my Commanding Officer, as well as to OSHA, DODIG and my Senator. I was terminated after my complaints and 24 hours before my probationary period was finished. Is there anything I can do? A: The U.S. Office of Special Counsel might consider your case if you can show the activity that led to our removal was protected whistleblowing. In general…