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 a GS-9 and I was denied a promotion to a GS-11. However, how much of the GS-11 position description do I need to be performing to demonstrate I am working at the next level? A: To receive a career ladder promotion, you must demonstrate the ability to perform at the next higher level. If you are believe you are the victim of illegal discrimination, you of course may…
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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: Can a federal employee’s full performance level promotion be denied after the initial probationary period expired without any prior notification of unsatisfactory performance? A: Yes. Full performance level or career ladder promotions have a different standard than probationary periods. The standard for full performance is the ability to perform at the next higher level. Generally speaking, an employee on a PIP has very limited recourse other than to try to…