Understanding Management Directed Reassignment
A management directed reassignment is not a new concept for agencies, but recent instances have been unexpected, coming "out of the blue."
When a federal employee receives such a reassignment, it is crucial to ask 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.
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.
Additionally, employees should request information on the type of work they will be doing. This is particularly important as dozens of federal employees have recently received management directed reassignments with little notice.
Recently, multiple DHS employees have received management directed reassignments without prior notice, highlighting the need for employees to be prepared and informed.
Author's summary: Management directed reassignments require careful consideration.
- Ask about the reporting structure
- Ask about the duties and job title
- Request information on the type of work