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The MSPB sustained misconduct charges against an SBA employee but found removal too severe, mitigating the penalty to a 60 day suspension and reduction in grade. The decision highlights how comparator information and Douglas factors can shape penalty outcomes.
An EEOC OFO decision reversed the Navy’s rejection of class certification where employees alleged a witness-warning email threatened discipline and discouraged testimony in a discrimination case.
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 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.
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...
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...
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...