Human Resources Specialists

Federal HR specialists play a critical role in helping managers navigate complex federal employment laws, regulations, and Merit System Principles. Each action involving discipline, pay, benefits, staffing, or training, however, can increase professional liability exposure, making HR professionals more likely to face audits, investigations, grievances, or legal challenges related to their decisions.

FEDS Protection professional liability insurance (PLI) provides peace of mind, responsive customer service, and legal defense. We're trusted by federal employees and endorsed by leading federal employee associations nationwide.

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“I encourage all federal employees to protect themselves and invest in a professional liability policy. It is a small price to pay in exchange for the protection and security it can provide you.”

David Schertler, Managing Partner, Schertler & Onorato, LLP

“The risks facing federal employees are too great and the out-of-pocket costs for legal representation too high for federal employees to fail to protect themselves with FEDS Protection.”

Christopher J. Keeven, Partner, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.

Our policy covers Federal HR Specialists for three areas of exposure: civil, administrative, and criminal

Common accusations of wrongdoing against HR Specialists include allegations of:

Failure to Maintain Confidentiality
Adhering to the Privacy Act and Regulations
Assisting Agency Management in Pre-Selection of a Candidate
Misconduct Regarding Leave and Absences
Discrimination
Harassment

These allegations may result in:

OIG Investigations
OSC Investigations
OPR/OIA Investigations
Congressional Investigations
Disciplinary Proceedings
Bivens Actions

If you are faced with these allegations and the resulting investigation, lawsuit, or even potential termination, will you be equipped with the tools you need to protect the career you’ve worked so hard to build?

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Key Coverage Areas

HR Specialists may face civil, criminal, or administrative actions arising from actions taken while rendering your professional service. Agency representation is not automatic, and in some cases, you may need to secure legal counsel on your own.

A Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) policy from FEDS Protection helps protect Federal HR Specialists by providing:

Legal defense for allegations, investigations, or lawsuits related to actions taken while rendering your professional service.
Indemnity coverage for personal liability exposure while rendering your professional service.

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FEDS Protection is endorsed and recommended by leading federal employee associations, including the Senior Executives Association (SEA), Federal Managers Association (FMA), and the Professional Managers Association (PMA). Trusted nationwide, FEDS earns this support through its exceptional customer service, experienced legal defense network, and long-standing commitment to protecting federal HR Specialists.

Federal managers and supervisors are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement of their professional liability insurance (PLI) premium as authorized by federal statute.

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