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The EEOC reversed SSA’s rejection of an Administrative Judge’s harassment finding and affirmed a hostile work environment based on association with a disabled child. The decision highlights how leave-related scrutiny can become workplace hostility—and what documentation can matter.
An MSPB decision reduced a VA employee’s removal to a 30-day suspension after finding inconsistent discipline compared to other employees. Here’s what the decision teaches about penalty fairness in federal employment cases.
An EEOC decision explains that retaliation can include more than workplace discipline—sometimes it looks like a lawsuit meant to discourage protected EEO activity. Here’s what federal employees can learn from the ruling.
An EEOC decision found a federal agency failed to adequately support a telework accommodation by delaying or denying key technology and training—and ordered a counseling memo and PIP expunged. Here’s what federal employees can learn about documenting accommodation breakdowns and protecting their careers.
Recent RIFs, separation incentives and the President’s revived Schedule F agenda have forced thousands of public servants to ask a painful question: What now? As a federal employment attorney who spends every day fighting unjust terminations, I also spend time...
Facing harassment and discrimination at work can leave federal employees feeling isolated and powerless. In a recent case, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reversed an Agency's dismissal of an employee's complaint, underscoring that there is hope and...
In an unprecedented move, the federal government has ordered all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) employees across federal agencies to be placed on paid administrative leave, with steps underway to eliminate DEI offices and programs entirely. This action,...
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order mandating all federal employees return to in-office work full-time. This sweeping policy has already sparked debate and raised questions about its implications for federal workers. While the administration...
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order reinstating and revising the controversial "Schedule F" classification, now referred to as "Schedule Policy/Career." This move has reignited debates about the politicization of the federal workforce and...
Facing discrimination or retaliation at work can be a daunting experience, especially when you're unsure of your rights as a federal employee or contractor. In a recent case, Enola L. v. Department of the Army (EEOC Doc 2023005190, March 14, 2024), the Equal...