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The Merit Principles are a set of guidelines that govern the hiring, promotion, and other personnel actions taken by federal agencies. The Prohibited Practices are a set of specific practices that are prohibited by law and/or regulation.
A prohibited personnel practice occurs when a federal employee takes or fails to take a personnel action that violates the rights of individuals. An example would be if a supervisor retaliates against an employee for filing a complaint about discrimination by denying them a promotion. This action undermines fair employment practices and is prohibited under the Whistleblower Protection Act. Such practices can lead to disciplinary actions against the offending employee.
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What does the Agency Employee Relations offices do
What does the Agency Employee Relations offices do
This department's mission is to safeguard the merit system by protecting federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices especially reprisal for 'whistleblowing'.
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An example of a prohibited personnel practice is discriminating against an employee based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This includes actions such as hiring, firing, promoting, or compensating employees based on these factors.
This department's mission is to safeguard the merit system by protecting federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices especially reprisal for 'whistleblowing'.
For further information about whistleblower protections or prohibited personnel practices, you should contact the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) or your agency's designated ethics officer. The OSC provides guidance on whistleblower rights and can assist in reporting violations. Additionally, you may consult your agency's human resources department for internal policies and procedures related to these issues.
Merit Principles are the "do's" and Prohibited Practices are the "don'ts"