Legal Resources

Contract Lifecycle Process

• Be aware of upcoming option years and status of funding
• Have a list of several contacts on the client side for every contract

Stop-Work Orders and Termination for Convenience

• Understand when you may have recourse for a termination and when you don't
• Know what you need to do to comply and/or wind down a contract quickly
• What to Do After Receiving a Stop-Work Order or Termination - A comprehensive practice guide for government contractors and grant recipients on handling stop-work orders and contract terminations

• Primer on Internal Bid Protest Process for Small Businesses

• OPM Severance Pay Fact Sheet - Provides detailed information on severance pay eligibility, calculations, and policies for federal employees
• The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations - Outlines the rules and conditions for severance pay for federal employees
• OPM RIF Handbook (2017) - A detailed guide to the Reduction in Force (RIF) process, including regulations, employee rights, and agency responsibilities

• Unemployment Compensation For Federal Employees (UCFE) - Provides unemployment compensation for federal employees who have lost their employment at no fault
• Directory of state unemployment offices - Claims should be filed in the state where the Federal employee's last official duty station was located
• Federal News Network - Advice on appeals, unemployment, health benefits, and life insurance for terminated probationary employees

• Congressman Gerry Connolly's list of resources for federal workers - Information on employment rights, unions, whistleblower protections, and the right to appeal a termination
• Covington & Burling LLP Post-Government Employment Restrictions - A legal primer on federal post-government employment restrictions, helping former government workers navigate revolving door laws and avoid compliance pitfalls