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FLEOA

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR FEDERAL LAW OFFICERS

 

Many Federal Law Enforcement Officers are members of FLEOA and as such they are afforded legal assistance when and if they face a disciplinary action.  For the most part, as outside counsel to FLEOA my practice is focused on assisting employees who are involved in a discipline issues with their employer.  These “issues” can be anything from excessive absences to sexual harassment or worse. 

The process for asserting your rights is cumbersome and often confusing.  There are tight deadlines and procedures which must be adhered to precisely.  There are forms and special service requirements. Any misstep along the way and your claim or request will likely fail; for the easiest reason they have….You failed to follow the process as laid out in the rules you have agreed to for your job.  

To give you an idea of the complexity of this area of practice, this is the Guide to MSPB Law and Practice…..all 5000 pages of it!

On the bright side, there is a stated policy that favors rehabilitation over punishment, which means if your claim is properly presented you should be able to achieve an acceptable compromise. In addition, mediation is a frequent means of resolving issues which is much faster and cheaper than a trial or a hearing.

Regardless of what your issue might be, it is imperative that you have competent and experienced representation.  As outside counsel to FLEOA I have handled cases in a wide variety and types of cases.  If you have a matter that you need help with, please call me, Fernando Alonso Esq., and I will be happy to review your matter at no cost to you and see if we can get you the result you deserve.

EMPLOYMENT LAW OVERVIEW

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Perhaps no area of law is more dynamic an challenging than employment law.  Not just because is covers so many areas that effect us in our everyday life, but because it is on the forefront of virtually every change that society faces and eventually incorporates into our legal systems.

From Equal Employment Opportunity laws (EEO) to wrongful termination and grievance procedure, the laws that govern employers and how they interact with their employees is constantly changing and invoking many different concepts and statutes.

Some of your rights are as basic as those contained in the Constitution while others are only recently recognized; especially with respect to gender so much in the news these days.  What will follow will be a series of videos wherein I will discuss various areas of employment law and outline what you should be aware of and consider if you believe that you have been treated unfairly.

As outside counsel to the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) I deal with many issues facing those charged with protecting us and our nation, but even they need help sometimes when dealing with the federal agency they work for.  You too might need some help and the procedures you need to follow are not always clear.  In fact, your case could be lost before you even get started if you don’t adhere to some specific requirements of your employer.

If you think you might need some help,  call me, Fernando Alonso, at 201-478-6353.