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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Legal Insider: Defending federal employees in employment ... - FFXnow

Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.

By John V. Berry, Esq.

We represent federal employees in federal agency investigations. Generally, most federal employment misconduct cases start as a result of a complaint by other federal employees alleging misconduct.

When a federal employee is notified that they are under investigation or suspects that they may be investigated regarding possible misconduct, it is very important to speak to a federal employment attorney for advice and possible representation.

Common Types of Federal Employee Investigations

While it is very difficult to cover each type of potential misconduct that a federal employee might be investigated for, some of the more frequent investigations involve:

  • Misconduct in the Workplace
  • Lack of Candor
  • Misuse of a Government Computer/Internet
  • Misuse of a Government Credit Card, Vehicle or Travel Card
  • Discrimination or Harassment in the Workplace
  • Time Card/Attendance Issues
  • Off-Duty Criminal, Alcohol or Traffic Conduct
  • Security Violations
  • Insubordination
  • Disrespectful Conduct in the Workplace

A Typical Federal Employee Investigation

The usual process for a federal employee investigation begins when the federal employee is notified (usually with very short notice or even the same day) that an investigator needs to speak with them about an issue. Investigators do not...



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