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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Notification of EEOC Complaint</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/24/q-a-session-notification-of-eeoc-complaint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: When personnel receives a notice from EEOC notifying them an EEOC complaint has been lodged against a supervisor or employee, is it recommended to make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Stealing Confidential Documents</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/24/q-a-session-stealing-confidential-documents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: What is the penalty if a federal employee steals several confidential federal documents and shares them with other employees who do not have a legitimate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Hatch Act</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/23/q-a-session-hatch-act/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 18:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: Regarding the Hatch Act, I know that jokes in email, blogs, etc., are out of bounds. But can one employee show another an Onion parody [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Charged AWOL</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/23/q-a-session-charged-awol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 18:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I work for a federal agency that has a two-hour rule. One day, I called in at noon to say I was not coming in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Discrimination in a Promotion</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/21/q-a-session-discrimination-in-a-promotion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: What does a complainant need to prove in order to prevail in a case where he claims discrimination in a promotion? A: There is no [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Leave of Absence Violation?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/21/q-a-session-leave-of-absence-violation/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/21/q-a-session-leave-of-absence-violation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: While on a leave of absence for a week, my return date changed. After informing my boss, I received an email that I found overstepping [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Unfair Hiring Practice?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/20/q-a-session-unfair-hiring-practice/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/20/q-a-session-unfair-hiring-practice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I was offered and accepted a permanent job promotion to a GS-12 position at my workforce. Prior to the start date of the new job, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Harassed by Inspector General</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/20/q-a-session-harassed-by-inspector-general/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/20/q-a-session-harassed-by-inspector-general/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I believe I am being harassed by an Inspector General and I am not sure how to fight this. I am a Commissioner on a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Advertising Temporary Positions</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/17/q-a-session-advertising-temporary-positions/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/17/q-a-session-advertising-temporary-positions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: Does an agency have to advertise a temporary position within a division or can they simply select an employee of their choosing? A: A temporary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A Session – Management-Directed Reassignments</title>
		<link>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/17/q-a-session-management-directed-reassignments/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-law/2013/05/17/q-a-session-management-directed-reassignments/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Bransford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: Can a management-directed reassignment be initiated for a contract specialist to a contracting officer position? A contracting officer is required to be warranted, which allows [...]]]></description>
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