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 receiving such a reassignment, federal employees are advised 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.
- Request the type of information you would want to know as an employee about your new role.
Recently, multiple DHS employees have received management directed reassignments with little to no prior notice.
Author's summary: Federal employees receiving management directed reassignments should ask questions before deciding.