Federal Employee Rights

Many federal employees ask our attorneys for a list of medical conditions that are eligible for federal disability retirement. There is no list per se, but you may qualify for federal disability retirement if you’ve been diagnosed with: Cancer ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Serious back or spine problems Cognitive health disorders Vision impairment Hearing impairment Autoimmune diseases Conditions that affect the cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems Certain mental health conditions (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD) Yet you need more than a diagnosis for the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The health issue must impact your ability to do your job.

Navigating the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) can be challenging. Many workers have reached out to our law firm wondering how their annuities are calculated, what factors are important, and what could lead to a reduction or deduction in retirement benefits. Our federal employee rights attorneys would like to go over some of the basics when calculating FERS retirement benefits.

An SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) is a document that becomes part of your official record of employment by the federal government. These documents are issued for your hiring or appointment, any promotions or pay adjustments, awards during employment, and your retirement or separation from federal service. If you’re a government worker who needs help with an employment matter, you can count on our federal employee rights attorneys for guidance.

Thousands of civilians work on U.S. military installations in roles that support military operations, training, healthcare, logistics, administration, maintenance, security, and recreational services. Some are federal civilian employees, while others are Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) employees or contractors employed by private companies that provide services on military bases.

Federal employees serve abroad in a wide range of roles, including at embassies, consulates, military installations, diplomatic missions, and other government facilities worldwide. When workplace problems arise, it is not always clear which laws apply or what options are available. You may be dealing with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, a security clearance issue, a workplace injury, or a disciplinary matter while stationed thousands of miles from home.