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Ethics rule changes coming for feds

Relaxed conflict-of-interest regulations have been proposed that would allow feds to serve on the boards of nonprofit groups. To explain the rules, and changes, turn to attorney Debra Roth.

Tags: Federal Drive , ethics , pay and benefits , Shaw Bransford & Roth

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What issues affect women in federal law enforcement?

Women in Federal Law Enforcement Executive Director Margie Moore and Jessie Lane, president of the WIFLE Executive Committee, join host Debra Roth to talk about the association and what it's doing to address the concerns of its members.
April 22, 2011

Tags: pay and benefits , WIFLE , Margie Moore , Jessie Lane , Shaw, Bransford & Roth , Fed Talk

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What's happening with federal hiring?

Career coach Kathryn Troutman of the Resume Place discusses the current federal hiring outlook and how to land a federal job.
March 25, 2011

Tags: hiring , continuing resolution , Kathryn Troutman , budget , pay and benefits , Shaw, Bransford & Roth , FedTalk

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Intel whistleblowers could lose pensions

Whistleblowers in the intel community could lose their pensions under a new bill, if they're caught leaking even non-classified information. We ask attorney Debra Roth if this changes what a leak is.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , pay and benefits , intelligence community , WikiLeaks , whistleblower rights , Shaw Bransford & Roth , Pensions

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Why should you be interested in the Federal Managers Association?

FMA joins the show to discuss its National Convention and Management Training Seminar. Find out what you can expect if you attend the event.
February 11, 2011

Tags: management , Federal Managers Association , management training , FedTalk ,

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Whistleblower label carries false sense of security

"A federal employee authorized to take, direct others to take, recommend or approve any personnel action may not take, fail to take, or threaten to take any personnel action against an employee because of protected whistleblowing." Attorney Debra Roth explains this for us.

Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , whistleblowers , whistleblower protections , Shaw Bransford & Roth

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Part 3: SBA whistleblowers weigh resolution options

In part 3 of Federal News Radio's exclusive investigative series "Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA," Karla Saunders weighs her options to find resolution in her three-year battle against alleged retaliation. Saunders and three other agency employees say they want to return to their original jobs and restore their reputations. SBA officials say the agency is focusing on strengthening management and oversight.

Tags: management , pay and benefits , Karla Saunders , Diane Sellers , Stevie Gray , Ethel Matthews , Jonathan Swain , Karen Mills , Marie Johns , Kevin Mahoney , SBA , OSC , Vincent Melehy , Shaw, Bransford and Roth , whistleblower retaliation , Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA , Jason Miller

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Part 1: Four employees claim retaliation from SBA managers

In part one of the exclusive Federal News Radio series, Karla Saunders says SBA management continues to exact revenge against her for testifying on behalf of another employee about agency misconduct. Saunders says among the reprisals she has faced over the past three years is officials put her in two jobs involuntarily that she has no qualifications for. SBA officials deny any wrongdoing and say the administrator has no tolerance for waste, fraud, abuse or mismanagement.

Tags: management , pay and benefits , Karla Saunders , Diane Sellers , Ethel Matthews , Stevie Gray , Jonathan Swain , Kevin Mahoney , Karen Mills , Marie Johns , SBA , Office of Special Counsel , Vincent Melehy , Shaw, Bransford and Roth , whistleblower retaliation , Jason Miller

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WikiLeaks cause a flood of concern

Congress is now expected to pass whistleblower legislation that would give employees in the intelligence community a way to report corruption and waste. Attorney Debra Roth explains the ramifications.

Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , WikiLeaks , security , whistleblower , Shaw Bransford & Roth

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How to avoid Hatch Act hassles

So far this political season, OSC has fired one federal employee and suspended another without pay for 120 days. Attorney Debra Roth has some tips for not joining the list.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , pay and benefits , Hatch Act , Shaw Bransford & Roth , Suzanne Kubota

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