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An EEOC decision found retaliation where supervisors gave a negative reference after prior EEO activity. Learn why a reference alone can be actionable—and why damages proof still matters.
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 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 harassment or discrimination at work can be an isolating and stressful experience, especially within federal agencies where navigating the legal landscape is complex. In this blog post, we'll examine a recent EEOC appeal involving federal employee...
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...
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...
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...
Southworth PC is proud to highlight a recent success in a federal employment discrimination and retaliation case, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to defending the rights of federal employees. Case Background Our Client, a federal employee with over a decade...
At Southworth PC, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of federal employees who have been subject to workplace discrimination. Recently, we successfully represented a federal employee in a case that highlighted the serious impact of racial harassment within a...