Federal Employees Survival Guide, 3rd Edition Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Appointment In The Federal Civil Service And Suitability For Federal Employment
Chapter 2 Performance Appraisals
Chapter 3 Performance-Related Discipline
Chapter 4 Misconduct: Adverse Actions And Discipline
Chapter 5 Discrimination: What It Is And How To Prove It
Chapter 6 Discrimination: The Complaint Process
Chapter 7 Whistleblowing And Prohibited Personnel Practices
Chapter 8 Unions And Collective Bargaining
Chapter 9 Reductions-In-Force And Furloughs
Chapter 10 Security Clearances And “Sensitive” Positions
Chapter 11 Overtime And Other Special Pay
Chapter 12 Classification Appeals
Chapter 13 Promotions And Within-Grade Increases
Chapter 14 Leave Issues
Chapter 15 Workers’ Compensation
Chapter 16 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
Chapter 17 Unemployment Compensation
Chapter 18 Retirement
Chapter 19 Veterans’ Rights
Chapter 20 Ethics In Government
Chapter 21 Constitutional Rights
Chapter 22 Information And Privacy
Chapter 23 The Hatch Act: Prohibited Political Activities
Chapter 24 Personal Liability
Chapter 25 Postal Service Employee Rights
Chapter 26 Congressional And Presidential Employees’ Rights
Chapter 27 Waivers Of Overpayment And Financial Claims Against The Government
Chapter 28 Miscellaneous
Chapter 29 Special Categories
Chapter 30 Internet Research
Chapter 31 How To Find A Lawyer
Chapter 32 Resolving Disputes Through Settlement
Chapter 33 How To Prepare For An Administrative Hearing
