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 course of action is to ask plenty of questions when receiving an MDR.
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, says Erik Snyder, counsel with Gilbert Employment Law.
Recently, dozens of federal employees, including multiple DHS employees, have received MDRs with little notice and a short time to consider the potentially career-altering decision.
Author's summary: Federal employees receiving MDRs should ask questions to understand their new role.