Civil Service FAQ Workplace Rights and Protections 2

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against federal employees on the basis of disability and requires reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Executive Order 11478

Question 2

What is a 'reasonable accommodation' in the context of federal disability employment law?

Accepted Answer

A modification to a job, work environment, or the way work is performed that enables a qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job

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Any modification that an employee requests, regardless of cost or operational impact

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A financial payment made to a disabled employee in lieu of structural workplace changes

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A 30-day leave period automatically granted when a disability is diagnosed

Question 3

Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), what type of injuries are covered?

Accepted Answer

Injuries sustained in the performance of duty, including diseases caused by employment conditions, without regard to fault

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Only injuries occurring in the physical federal building or worksite

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Injuries occurring during the commute between home and the federal workplace

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Only injuries severe enough to result in more than three days' absence from work

Question 4

What is the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint process timeframe for initiating informal counseling after a discriminatory event?

Accepted Answer

45 calendar days from the discriminatory act or effective date

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15 calendar days from the discriminatory act or effective date

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90 calendar days from the discriminatory act

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180 days, consistent with the Title VII private-sector filing window

Question 5

Which federal agency enforces prohibited personnel practice complaints filed by most federal employees?

Accepted Answer

Office of Special Counsel (OSC)

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Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Question 6

Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), what reemployment right does a returning service member have after completing a period of active duty lasting more than 90 days?

Accepted Answer

Reemployment in the position the employee would have attained had continuous employment not been interrupted (the 'escalator principle')

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Reemployment in the same position, regardless of how long the absence was

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Reemployment in an entry-level position with a new probationary period

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Reemployment rights only if the employer chooses to exercise the option voluntarily