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Jurisdiction Found in Whistleblower Retaliation Case

In a recent order issued by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), jurisdiction was established over an individual right of action (IRA) appeal filed by a federal employee. The Appellant, alleged that the Agency retaliated against her after she made protected...

Overcoming Workplace Discrimination in a Federal Agency

Navigating the complexities of federal employment often brings unique challenges, particularly when workplace issues involve discrimination, retaliation, or unfair treatment. At Southworth PC, our team of federal employment lawyers are committed to standing up for...

Federal Employee Case Remanded for Further Review on Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

In a recent decision by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), a federal employee's appeal of disciplinary actions taken by their Agency was remanded for further review. The case involved allegations of retaliation for whistleblowing and disclosures made to the...

Know Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Compensatory Damages for Discrimination

In a landmark case, Milton Aponte v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency), EEOC Doc. 0120063532, 2008 WL 2484301 (E.E.O.C. 2008), a federal employee successfully appealed a decision regarding...

Know Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Sexual Harassment and Compensation for Emotional Distress

In Sonia B. v. Bill Johnson, President and CEO, Tennessee Valley Authority, EEOC Appeal No. 2019004252 (August 10, 2020), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addressed sexual harassment claims made by a federal employee and determined the appropriate...

Know Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Race Discrimination and Retaliation in the Workplace

In Marvin T. Moore v. John E. Potter, Postmaster General, United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. 0720050084 (March 6, 2007), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addressed significant claims of race discrimination and retaliation in violation of...

Know Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Compensatory Damages and Reasonable Accommodation

In the case of Shawnta A. v. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary, Department of Defense (Defense Commissary Agency), EEOC Appeal No. 2019001394 (April 24, 2020), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled in favor of a federal employee who was denied a...

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