Recently, dozens of federal employees have received management directed reassignments with little notice, leaving them to make potentially career-altering decisions quickly.
Experts advise that employees who receive such reassignments should ask plenty of questions before making a decision. According to Erik Snyder, counsel with Gilbert Employment Law, employees should inquire about the reporting structure, duties, and job title, as some reassignment letters lack this information.
Ask for the reporting structure. Ask for the duties and the job title, because in some of these letters that we’ve seen, they’ve got nothing.
Multiple DHS employees have received management directed reassignments with no prior notice in recent weeks, highlighting the need for employees to be prepared and informed.
Author's summary: Federal employees receiving management directed reassignments should ask questions to make informed decisions.