Q&A Session – Internal Policies on Adverse Actions

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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:

Do federal agencies have internal policies or directives on adverse actions?

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Some agencies have internal policies including tables of penalties. If an agency has a policy, it must be consistent with law and it imposes obligation on the agency to follow its stated policies. These policies should be publicly available.

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