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The 14 Prohibited Personnel Practices for Federal Employees

Federal employees enjoy a wide range of protections beyond those available to employees in the private sector, including certain due process rights and protection from being terminated without warning. Another benefit of...
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Key Terms in Virginia Severance Agreements

Job loss often deals a significant financial and professional blow to laid-off workers. While unemployment benefits can help to ease some of that strain, they do not fully replace a laid-off worker’s wages. Some workers may...
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Whistleblower Protections Under Virginia Law

Whistleblowers serve a critical role in protecting the integrity of our government and economy, as well as fostering public trust in institutions. But whistleblowing can often expose serious fraud, waste, and abuse that can...
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What Federal Employees Should Know About the Douglas Factors

Federal employees who face disciplinary measures enjoy certain due process rights that go above and beyond those available in the private sector. One of those due process rights is the opportunity to respond to the...
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A Guide to the Two Major Types of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a serious problem in America’s workplaces. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 5,581 reports of sexual harassment were filed in 2021. And the problem affects everyone. Over the...
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