I am applyimg for Federal job. In 1991 I quit my employer by mutual
agreement negotiated a severance due to an unproven allegation of
harassment. (He assured me he didn't want to hurt me.) As the HR
manager i felt I had no choice but to leave. I am reluctant to put
this on my form 306 because I may not be considered for a federal job.

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Request for Question Clarification by websearcher-ga on 30 Jan 2005 20:07 PST

I'm sorry, but what exactly is your question, please?

Thanks. 

websearcher

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Clarification of Question by pixley-ga on 30 Jan 2005 20:11 PST

My question is should I put this on the form 306 or not?

How through are they in checking this out?

If the incident is as you tell it, the truth should not hurt you.

If the job in 1991 is not directly relevant to the position you are
applying for, you can leave it off for that reason...  If the job in
1991 lasted several years, that would leave a big chuck of missing
time though.

You could then restructure your resume to include lists of skills and
experience gained from the last 20 years in general, then below, list
companies and contact info, omitting actual years worked, and number
of years, for all.

It's all in the packaging and presentation of the information.

~~Cynthia

Yes, because although an unproven allegation of harassment is not
grounds for denial of employment, lying on the appication is. Im
referring to:
"16) I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of
the information on and attached to this Declaration for Federal
Employment, including any attached application materials, is true,
correct, complete, and made in good faith.  I understand that a false
or fraudulent answer to any question on any part of this declaration
or its attachments may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me
after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment."

and it goes on...

depending on the level of the government job, and any security
clearance necessary, believe me, they know where you've worked and for
how long -- the FBI's first source for background checks is the IRS.

You only have something to lose if you don't disclose it.

After reading raym's excerpt, if it's accurate (I assume it is), then
my idea will not work, period.

I agree, you must disclose.