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."
Dozens of federal employees have received these reassignments with little notice, leaving them a short time to make a potentially career-altering 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,”
said Erik Snyder, counsel with Gilbert Employment Law, emphasizing the importance of asking questions before making a decision.
- Request the reporting structure
- Ask for duties and job title
- Inquire about other relevant details
This advice is particularly relevant for employees who have received management directed reassignments with no prior notice, such as multiple DHS employees in recent weeks.
Author's summary: Federal employees receiving management directed reassignments should ask questions.