Understanding Management Directed Reassignment
A management directed reassignment is not a new concept for agencies, but recent instances have been unexpected, according to experts.
Dozens of federal employees have received such reassignments with minimal notice, prompting attorneys specializing in federal workforce issues to advise affected employees to ask questions before making a decision.
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.
Erik Snyder, counsel with Gilbert Employment Law, recommends inquiring about key aspects of the new role, including the type of work to be done.
- Request the reporting structure
- Ask for duties and job title
- Inquire about the type of work to be done
Multiple DHS employees have received management directed reassignments without prior notice in recent weeks.
Author's summary: Federal employees receiving management directed reassignments should ask questions before deciding.