Focusing on the Rights of Federal Employees
Developments at the EEOC: On October 15, 2018, Chief Administrative Judge Patrick Kokenge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Miami District Office issued a Consent Order awarding the Complainant remedies in EEOC No....
By unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has clarified that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies to all public sector employers.The case centered on two Arizona firefighters who believe they were terminated because of their age. Their fire district claimed...
Employees of federal agencies who experience sexual harassment have many legal protections. But the path to justice can be long and complex.The complainant must adhere to specific steps and strict deadlines. It is a good idea to consult a lawyer at the beginning of...
News from & : Washingtonian Magazine has named & Founding Principal Joseph V. one of Washington DC's "Best Lawyers"...
There is short window to give your formal replyEmployees of federal agencies have many rights that do not apply in the private sector. One important protection is the right to be notified in advance of disciplinary action. If you are facing an adverse action –...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that formal complaints of sexual harassment complaints are up significantly from 2017. The EEOC is also litigating substantially more harassment cases.Amid the uptick in reported harassment, there is evidence that...
News from & : & Principal Andrew J. Perlmutter will be moderating a panel discussion with staff from the U.S. Office of Special Counsel on...
Developments at the EEOC: On September 26, 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Office of Federal Operations issued its decision in Cleveland C. et al. v. Dept. of Defense, EEOC Appeal Nos. 0120170405-0120170414. Shifting from...
Developments at OPM: On October 10, 2018, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued Interpretive Guidance on implementation of Section 5 of Executive Order 13,839. OPM's Interpretive Guidance clarifies some aspects of how Section 5--the provision limiting...
The many myths and stigmas surrounding mental illness create barriers in the workplace. Employees with mental disabilities may be hesitant to disclose their struggles or ask for accommodations, and for good reason. Employers often refuse “special...
