Legal Articles

The following articles are provided for your review on certain legal areas of interest. To download any of the documents, simply click on their corresponding link.

Federal Employees

• MSPB and Arbitration - Issues Affecting Federal Employee Rights (PDF): Information about the differences between the Merit Systems Protection Board and Arbitration for Federal Employees.

• Disability Retirement (PDF): An overview of the disability retirement process for federal employees.

• Weingarten Rights Information (PDF): A discussion of the rights and privileges to representation for federal employees.

• Adjudicative Guidelines in Department of Defense Security Clearance Cases: An Overview of the 2006 Revisions (PDF). A discussion of the recent changes to the security clearance guidelines by the Department of Defense as they impact federal employees and contractors.

Law Enforcement Officers

• Internal Affairs Interviews for Law Enforcement Employees - What to Think About When Contacted (PDF): an overview of issues to be aware of when contacted to give a statement by an internal affairs unit.

• Garrity Rights Information (PDF): Information for public employees about their rights during investigations.

• Defending Yourself Against Excessive Department Discipline Before State and Federal Agencies - The Douglas Factors (PDF): An overview of mitigating factors for law enforcement employees

• FOP Legal Defense Plan Discussion for Law Enforcement Officers (PDF): An overview of the FOP Legal Defense Plan for law enforcement officers.

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