Legal Question in Employment Law in Washington

Repeal of the Ramspeck Act

I am a former Congressional Staffer hired in 1995. At that time the Ramspeck act was in place, and it was implied that if the Congressman was not reelected or retired that I would be able to be placed in the competative service for Federal employment with an agency. I was not aware that the Ramspeck act was repealed after I was hired. Because the law was in place at the time of my hire, is this considered the ''implied contract'' under which I was hired and would therefore be binding?


Asked on 3/09/08, 1:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Merry Kogut Key Peninsula Law

Re: Repeal of the Ramspeck Act

Generally, the law in effect at the time of your hire would form the contract. But you'll have a great deal of trouble arguing this, regardless.

But you don't say how long you worked for the Congressperson/when you left. If you are still there, your employer can probably help you get a job with another agency.

You may also want to consider trying to get a job with state govt, because then you can pay into both the state retirement plan AND social security.

Good luck,

Merry

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Answered on 3/09/08, 12:07 pm


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