MEET THE IRON WOMAN:
HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OF UNFAIR DISCIPLINARY ACTION?
YOLANDA HABAL
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’VE BEEN MISTREATED
Please meet our client and certified Iron Woman, Yolanda Habal. Ms. Habal is a 33-year employee with the Postal Service. She is currently a custodian at the Greenville Main Post Office. Over her 33 years of service, Ms. Habal has received many awards from the Postal Service, but recently, she received the Iron Woman Award due to her tireless dedication to her job. Ms. Habal has accumulated more than 3,000 hours of sick leave. She is an exceptional employee, mother, and client. Ms. Habal recently received
front-page recognition in the greater South Carolina District when she was given an award by the Greater South Carolina District manager, Darryl Martin, for
Rules are made to be followed, but sometimes, breaking those rules can come with unjust penalties. This is never more prevalent than when dealing with federal agencies. Many of these organizations are laden with red tape. As a result, employees are subject to unfair disciplinary actions. At Obiorah Fields, we are committed to making sure your rights are protected within the full scope of the law. If you’ve been a victim of prejudice from your federal job, here are two places to start. There are two reasons employees are reprimanded by their superiors. The first is if an employee is accused of some misconduct. Examples of this are instances of offensive language, sexual harassment, and insubordination, among others. The other reason is if an employee’s performance is deemed insufficient. These include situations like not meeting deadlines, being consistently late, or failure to abide by employee regulations. RATIONALE The first place to start your fight is by filing an appeal. Time is of the essence in this matter, as many government employees have a small window in which they can right this wrong. It’s a tedious process with a mountain of paperwork. Every box needs to be checked, and not a single pen mark can be out of place. It also requires a thorough understanding of how the administration system works. A case like this is not an undertaking you should try alone. Our federal employment attorneys understand the bureaucratic process behind these agencies and will make sure your case is handled with the utmost attention. If you have questions on any situation regarding federal labor laws, reach out to us. Don’t have your case overturned because a minor detail was missed. Contact us today. APPEALS
accumulating more than 3,000 hours of sick leave. Ms. Habal is the epitome of hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Ms. Habal. We wish you continued success and good health.
REFERRALS
Referrals are the highest form of professional compliment. Thanks to the following friends, family members, and clients for our recent referrals!
Keith Bruce Harvey Orr Evelia Toledo
Faye Bess Kevin Dukes Marlessia Yancey
Larry Patterson Francis Mitchell Mary Murphy
Our practice areas include car accidents, slip and falls, wage theft, federal employee discrimination, wills and probate, and veterans disability. If you need any legal help, give us a call!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Every third Tuesday, Attorney Fields completes free wills for veterans at the VA.
Every fourth Thursday of the month, from 2–4, Free Veterans Claims Clinic at the office.
May 26, at 10 a.m., we will host an estate planning seminar at our office.
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