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Facing discrimination at work can be isolating and overwhelming, especially when it's tied to a disability. A recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decision underscores the rights of federal employees with disabilities and offers hope for those facing...
As a federal employee, facing discrimination or wrongful treatment at work can be overwhelming and isolating. Navigating the complexities of federal employment law while dealing with personal challenges can leave you feeling uncertain about your future. A recent Equal...
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...
At Southworth PC, we understand that federal employees deserve protection and advocacy in cases of wrongful disciplinary action. Recently, our team of MSPB attorneys secured a win for a federal employee who was suspended without pay for 21 days by a large federal...
In the case of Hayden K. v. Esper, Appeal No. 2018000020, 2020 WL 949690, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addressed claims of racial and gender discrimination in federal employment, highlighting the complexities of compensatory damages. The...
Facing termination is a stressful and overwhelming experience for any employee. This is especially true for those who work in the federal sector, where getting fired can have severe consequences on their careers and livelihoods. In the federal government, many adverse...
Being a federal employee means you have certain job security and benefits that are not offered to regular employees. However, sometimes federal employees face termination due to poor performance. If you are being removed from federal employment because the Agency...
Facing proposed removal or removal before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) can be a daunting experience for any federal employee. Agencies have the power to terminate many federal employees for cause, but they must follow established legal guidelines when...
As experienced federal employment attorneys, Shaun Southworth and Jesse Kelly have experienced eyes for knowing when disciplinary charges are serious, when federal employers are simply fishing, and the in between. "To bolster bad claims for removal or demotion, often...
Southworth PC Federal Employment Attorneys Ianna Richardson recently settled a case on behalf of our client, a former federal employee. The settlement involves the reinstatement of our client, a raise for our client, and the payment of our client's attorneys fees....