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Indebtedness and Refusal to Honor Financial Obligations

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Federal employees may not be aware that employees of a federal agency are expected to satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, including all just financial obligation, especially those such as Federal, State or local taxes that are imposed by law. In good faith means an honest intention to fulfill any just financial obligation in a timely manner.
Melville Johnson
April 8, 2020
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Falsification, Misrepresentation, and Fraud

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Like any other sector, federal agencies strictly prohibit falsification, misrepresentation, and fraud by its federal employees. It should be of no surprise that the MSPB has implemented strict rules in maintaining the integrity of a federal agency.
Melville Johnson
April 8, 2020
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Failure to Report an Offense, Status or Relationship

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There may be a situation that arises where a federal employee is privy to information regarding inappropriate conduct within the federal agency. The MSPB has established a charge where the federal agency may charge the employee with a failure to report.
Melville Johnson
April 8, 2020
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Excessive Absenteeism Charge

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A federal employee may find themselves in a situation where they will need to take an extended period of time off work from their federal agency. Reasons for this can vary, but it is important to note that a federal employee may be subjected to disciplinary actions by the federal agency even if their time off has been approved.
Melville Johnson
April 8, 2020
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Exhibits at the MSPB Hearing

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A Federal Employee who appeals to the MSPB against a personnel action by a federal agency must be sure that their case is as strong as possible to show that the personnel action made by the federal agency was incorrect. At the hearing stage, the federal employee will need to use exhibits in order to prove his or her case.
Melville Johnson
April 8, 2020
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Final Agency Decision Overview

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After you receive the Report of Investigation (“ROI”), you will have the chance to request the Final Agency Decision (“FAD”). The FAD asks that the Agency review your claims and issue a decision as to whether or not the Agency has discriminated against you. It is not often that the Agency finds against itself. In the issuing of the FAD, the Agency will set out the Agency’s own findings in making the decision.
Melville Johnson
April 7, 2020
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Misuse of a Federal Agency's Credit Card

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The misuse of a federal agency issued credit card is considered a subset within the overall misuse of federal agency property by a federal employee. There are a wide variety of actions that can constitute the misuse of a federal agency credit card.
Melville Johnson
April 7, 2020
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Mistreatment of Subordinates Charge

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Has your federal employer charged you with mistreatment of subordinates? The mistreatment generally consists of verbal abuse and humiliation of a subordinate. This charge usually relates to other charges that include: conduct unbecoming, reprisal, and abusive, offensive, indecent, disgraceful, disrespectful, insolent, or inflammatory statements.
Melville Johnson
April 7, 2020
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The Harassment Timeline Exception

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Harassment is unwelcome conduct against a federal employee by a federal agency official that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information
Melville Johnson
April 7, 2020
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Compensatory Damages

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Compensatory damages are intended to compensate a federal employee for actual harm from discrimination they may have been subjected to by a federal agency.
Melville Johnson
April 7, 2020
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Challenging Absent Without Leave ("AWOL") Charges

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An Absence Without Leave (AWOL) charge alleges that a federal employee was absent from work without pay and permission. Challenging an AWOL charge can be a very stressful process. The charge is very fact specific and can be detrimental to your current employment.
Melville Johnson
April 7, 2020
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OFO Reconsideration Requests

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After receiving the Commission decision, a party has the right to request a reconsideration of the decision. A reconsideration request is exactly how it sounds; it is asking the Commission to review and re-examine the case.
Melville Johnson
April 7, 2020
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