Prohibited Personnel Practices
There are several different independent federal agencies that help protect federal employees from unfair treatment at work. The Office of Special Counsel, or OSC, is one such organization that investigates reports of prohibited personnel practices then takes action based on the findings. There are many different prohibited personnel practices, or PPP, that can negatively affect your treatment at work and even your job security.
If the OSC determines that you have a valid case, you may have to undergo a legal review. It is important to defend your rights during this time so that you can fight back against the unfair treatment you have endured. For help with your OSC case, contact a knowledgeable prohibited personnel practices attorney from the federal employment legal team at the Vaughn Law Firm today at 1-877-615-9495.
Types of PPP
In general, “personnel practices” involve employment actions such as promotions, disciplinary actions, reassignments, and other major events. There are twelve main types of prohibited personnel practices, including:
- Obstructing, coercing, or otherwise interfering with a person’s political actions
- Hiring, dismissing, suspending, etc. based on discriminatory factors such as race or gender
- Using an employee’s personal conduct as a reason for personnel practices when the actions of the employee do not directly relate to the job
- Unfair treatment of whistleblowers
- Nepotism
- Influencing the employment opportunities of job candidates
- Giving preferential treatment to an employee or potential employee
It can be intimidating to stand up for your rights if you are a federal employee. However, our experienced federal employment lawyers can provide the legal representation you need.
Contact Us
If you are facing an Office of Special Counsel case, a practiced attorney can help you defend your rights. To discuss your case, contact an Office of Special Counsel lawyer from the Vaughn Law Firm at 1-877-615-9495 today.
