
	Home

	Attorneys
	John V. Berry
	Kimberly H. Berry
	Alison R. Wills

	Employment & Labor Law
	Federal Employees
	MSPB Appeals
	MSPB Blog
	Law Enforcement Officers (LEO)
	LEO Blog
	Employers
	Public Employees in Select States
	Labor Unions
	Private Company Employees
	Discrimination & EEO Issues
	Security Clearance Issues
	Security Clearance Blog

	Business Law

	Outside Links

	Legal Articles

	Contact Us
	Location / Map


	Please also visit us at RetirementLaw.com for retirement law matters.

Legal Articles

The following articles are provided for your review on certain legal areas of interest. To download any of the documents, simply click on their corresponding link.

Federal Employees

Representing Federal Employees in Performance Improvement Plans (PDF): An overview of the Performance Improvement Plan process for federal employees under Title 5, Chapter 43 of the U.S. Code.
MSPB and Arbitration - Issues Affecting Federal Employee Rights (PDF): Information about the differences between the Merit Systems Protection Board and Arbitration for Federal Employees.
Disability Retirement (PDF): An overview of the disability retirement process for federal employees.
Weingarten Rights Information (PDF): A discussion of the rights and privileges to representation for federal employees.
Adjudicative Guidelines in Department of Defense Security Clearance Cases: An Overview of the 2006 Revisions (PDF). A discussion of the recent changes to the security clearance guidelines by the Department of Defense as they impact federal employees and contractors.

Law Enforcement Officers

Internal Affairs Interviews for Law Enforcement Employees - What to Think About When Contacted (PDF): an overview of issues to be aware of when contacted to give a statement by an internal affairs unit.

Garrity Rights Information (PDF): Information for public employees about their rights during investigations.

Defending Yourself Against Excessive Department Discipline Before State and Federal Agencies - The Douglas Factors (PDF): An overview of mitigating factors for law enforcement employees

FOP Legal Defense Plan Discussion for Law Enforcement Officers (PDF): An overview of the FOP Legal Defense Plan for law enforcement officers.

If you have difficulty downloading the above PDF files, you may need to install the Adobe Acrobat.


	Copyright © 2010 \| Berry & Berry, PLLC \| All Rights Reserved 703-668-0070 DISCLAIMER: This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Persons accessing this site are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues.