Practice Areas Overview

Worldwide Federal Employment Law Firm | Washington, D.C.

Workplace, labor and employment law is a large and complex area. The law differs significantly for private sector, union, state, municipal and federal employment, and it can also vary by industry. Passman & Kaplan, P.C., Attorneys at Law, in Washington, D.C., concentrates its practice on issues that impact workers of any level, with special emphasis on helping federal employees. This focus allows us to be knowledgeable, informed, and insightful counselors and powerful advocates.

Our lawyers are known nationwide for protecting federal workers and other employee rights, and P&K has earned the respect of our clients and the legal community locally, nationally and internationally.

To discuss how we may help you protect your workplace rights, we invite you to explore our areas of practice below or contact us today to schedule a consultation.

EEOC/Discrimination Claims: We help workers file initial EEO complaints and represent their interests throughout the mediation, investigation and litigation stages. When a client obtains a hearing or a right to sue letter, we can aggressively represent the employee in the EEOC hearing or, if necessary, in federal court.

Federal Civil Service and MSPB Representation: We represent federal employees in Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) hearings, in court appeals of MSPB decisions, and in a wide variety of workplace complaints.

Security Clearances: When a client needs a security clearance for his or her job, it is essential for clearances to be granted based on understood criteria that are applied to accurate information. We help clients obtain security clearances, retain them when disputed, and appeal denials of clearances.

Whistleblower Retaliation: When a brave employee decides to break the silence about illegal, wasteful or harmful actions in the workplace, agencies sometimes retaliate by reassigning, disciplining or firing the worker. We fight to restore your reputation, obtain compensation for your losses, and restore your job through representation before the U.S. Office of Special Counsel or the MSPB.

Sexual Harassment Claims: We are powerful advocates on behalf of clients who have been victims of unwanted sexual touching, innuendoes, requests, or other behavior that has created a hostile work environment.

Family and Medical Leave Act and Disability Discrimination: When an employer violates the rights of a worker with a disability or refuses to grant appropriate leave under the FMLA, everyone suffers. We help people with disabilities and those who care for others protect their rights to fair treatment and reasonable accommodation in the workplace.

Labor Law/Unfair Labor Practices Claims: We represent unions and union members who are alleging unfair labor practices, are claiming an employer interfered with their right to unionize, or are filing grievances. We also assist unions in negotiating labor contracts and represent them in grievance arbitrations.

Private Sector Employment Issues: We offer powerful representation in employment law cases to private-sector employees in the Washington, D.C., metro area and Maryland.

Employee Benefits and QDROs: We prepare and review QDRO documents for federal employees and work with private sector employees to ensure they are able to obtain employee benefits under ERISA and COBRA.

To speak with one of our attorneys about your employment law issue, contact us by-e-mail or call 202-789-0100. Nearby clients in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia often choose to come to our office for clients for an in-person consultation, and we offer a long-distance consultation for federal employees nationwide and abroad.