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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.
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...
As federal employment attorneys specializing in representing federal employees in workplace disputes, we understand the challenges that can arise when your rights are infringed upon. In a recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decision, a federal...
Facing discrimination in federal employment due to a disability can be overwhelming and discouraging. A recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decision offers hope to federal employees who feel their rights have been violated. In the case of Antwan N....
At Southworth PC, our team of attorneys for federal employees are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex workplace disputes. One such case involved our client who filed two Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints against a large federal Agency. These...
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...
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...
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...
In Roman G. v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Doc. 2019005894, 2020 WL 5657064 (E.E.O.C. 2020), a federal employee successfully challenged his employer’s inadequate response to workplace harassment. This case highlights key protections...
In the federal workplace, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects employees with disabilities from discrimination, requiring agencies to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. When an Agency fails to comply, employees are...