Management Directed Reassignment: What's Next?
A management directed reassignment (MDR) is not a new concept for agencies, but recent cases have been unexpected, coming "out of the blue."
According to experts, the best response to an MDR is to ask plenty of questions. Dozens of federal employees have received MDRs with little notice and a short timeframe 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.
Erik Snyder, counsel with Gilbert Employment Law, advises employees to inquire about the type of information they would want to know about their new role, including the job title and duties.
- Ask about the reporting structure
- Ask about the duties and job title
- Inquire about the type of things you would want to know as an employee
Multiple DHS employees have received MDRs with no prior notice in recent weeks.
Author's summary: Employees should ask questions before making a decision.