Executive Employment Agreements

Employment agreements for corporate executives can be complex. These agreements include complicated compensation structures and post-employment restrictions that could have lasting implications on your career: Forfeiture clauses; restrictive covenants; claw-backs; non-ERISA vs ERISA plans.

Non-Compete Agreements

Employment agreements may contain covenants not to compete, which restrict your employment options upon separation. Generally speaking, it’s not illegal – or uncommon - for a company to ask its employees to sign a non-compete agreement after hiring them.

Non-Solicitation Agreements

Under a non-solicitation agreement – also known as a “no poach” agreement -- an employee agrees not to “solicit” the company’s other employees to leave the company. A non-solicitation clause could also refer to an employee’s agreement not to “solicit” the company’s clients or customers or to encourage them to leave the company. But what happens if a current company employee solicits a former employee? Or if a current company client reaches out to a former company employee? The facts of your situation, and the law of your state, will influence what a former employee can and cannot do after signing a non-solicitation agreement.

Separation Agreements

Successful separation negotiations aren’t just about severance pay. Although we always want to maximize benefits for our client, a good separation agreement also looks to minimize the impact of the separation on your future and give significant immediate value in the transition to new employment.

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Federal Employees

Congressional Accountability Act

The Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) extends coverage of several federal labor and employment protections to over 30,000 employees of the legislative branch, including employees of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Architect of the Capitol. Read more »

Discrimination in Federal Sector

Federal employees – just like employees in private industry – have a right to be free from discrimination and illegal harassment in the workplace. Federal employees must follow special procedures and rules, however, which are governed by the EEOC. Read more »

Discipline and Other Adverse Actions in Federal Sector

Federal employees enjoy rights and protections that most types of employees do not. Most federal agencies must follow specific laws when they discipline employees for misconduct or poor performance. In this case, “discipline” means that an agency takes a personnel action against an employee, such as suspensions without pay, terminations (i.e., removals, firings), reductions in grade or pay, or furloughs. Read more »

Foreign Service Officers

ALG’s attorneys are well versed in the laws that apply to Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) and the role of the American Foreign Service Association. We represent FSOs in the U.S. and abroad with the various foreign service agencies. Read more »

Government Ethics

The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is tasked with fostering high ethical standards for executive branch employees and strengthening the public’s confidence that the government’s business is conducted with impartiality and integrity. The OGE promulgates rules and regulations that govern standards of ethical conduct for civilian employees throughout the government, maintains a financial disclosure system, and oversees ethics programs in Executive Branch agencies. Read more »

Agency Internal Grievance Systems

If you are an aggrieved federal agency employee, one option you may have is to file an administrative, or internal agency, grievance. These grievances are typically available for issues that cannot be resolved through other formal processes such as EEO complaints or adverse action appeals. An agency’s internal grievance process should not be confused with labor grievances filed under a union contract or collective bargaining agreement.

During the administrative grievance process, your agency will internally review your concerns and may attempt to resolve them. The options for relief are modest – generally the agency can only provide equitable relief, but not damages or attorney fees.

Contact us for an initial consultation so our attorneys can guide you through your options for filing an administrative grievance and ensure that you are utilizing the best grievance procedures available to you in the most effective way possible.

Intelligence Community

ALG represents clients who work for intelligence agencies, Read more »

Federal Sector Labor Unions

Many federal employees are represented by unions and are protected by federal labor laws. ALG attorneys are well-versed in the complexities of federal sector labor laws and can help union officials and members understand those often complex laws. Read more »

Law Enforcement in Federal Sector

ALG represents law enforcement officers (LOEs) and “1811’s” who work for federal law enforcement agencies. At least 65 federal agencies have LEOs, including, Read more »

Inspector General and OPR Investigations

There are more than 73 Offices of the Inspector General (OIG) in the federal government. The OIGs are charged with investigating and auditing to uncover waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. OIG can investigate federal employees for misconduct, and ethical and criminal violations, but OIGs can also investigate government contractors and recipients of government loans or grants. In short, the OIG’s jurisdiction is criminal, civil, and administrative. Read more »

Union Grievances in Federal Sector

You might be in a bargaining unit, or covered by a union contract, but what does that really mean? What can your union do for you? Maybe a lot. Read more »

VERA/VSIP

With on-going discussion of anticipated government downsizing, you may be considering your options and those options may include retirement and voluntary “VERA/VSIP” buyouts. You may also wonder what happens if there is a reduction in force, or “RIF”. Read more »

Whistleblowing in Federal Sector

In 2012, Congress enacted the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA). The WPEA clarifies and significantly expands the rights of most federal employees under prior law. Read more »