The Heat Is On for Postal Workers

Jun 7, 2015

The heat of summer presents a serious risk of injury to those who work outdoors, including federal postal workers. When the temperatures begin to rise, the...

Due Process Rights of Federal Employees

May 28, 2015

If you were recently fired from your position with a federal government agency, you should be aware of your legal rights. One of these rights is that you may...

Should You Seek Federal Disability Retirement on Your Own?

Apr 14, 2015

You can learn about the process a federal worker must follow to obtain federal disability retirement benefits by going online or asking your federal agency’s...

Do Federal Correctional Officers Face Higher Injury Risks?

Mar 20, 2015

Federal correctional officers do not have your average job. The hazards these workers face on a daily basis at work expose them to injury and illness risks...

Federal Workers See Benefits of Union Membership

Feb 20, 2015

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that public-sector workers are five times more likely than private-sector workers to be union members and that a...

Federal Agencies Are Hiring More Veterans

Dec 18, 2014

It is encouraging to see an increase in veteran hiring in the federal workforce, including veterans with disabilities. Out of the 162,839 new federal...

Federal Employee Retirement Planning

Oct 7, 2014

You deserve to enjoy financial security during your retirement years. The best way to ensure that happens is to start planning now. Harris Federal Law Firm...

Five Things Federal Workers Should Know About the OPM

Oct 7, 2014

If you are a federal employee or U.S. postal worker and are considering filing for disability retirement benefits, then you should know more about the role of...

Can You Get Federal Disability Retirement Benefits for Depression?

Sep 4, 2014

Depression, a mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, is not just a temporary state of feeling sad or down. It is a serious illness that can...

Have You Considered a ‘Phased Retirement?’

Aug 29, 2014

It has been over two years since Congress passed a law allowing for a “phased retirement” program. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has recently...

White House Promotes Federal Workers’ Right to ‘Workplace Flexibilities’

Aug 27, 2014

Are you a federal worker who would like to work at home part of the week so you can spend less time commuting to the office and more time with your family? If...

What Can Happen to Your Retirement Benefits If You Seek Re-Employment?

Aug 1, 2014

If you retired under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and are seeking re-employment with the...