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
