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I try discrimination cases for a living. The hardest element to prove is almost never the harm. It is intent. Agencies rarely write down that they acted because of someone's disability, so the law lets us prove intent the way juries and fact-finders have always...
If you are facing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or a disability accommodation problem in federal employment, the news about the EEOC’s proposal may leave you wondering whether you can still act—and whether you should wait. You can still pursue your rights....
If Southworth PC represents you in a federal EEO matter, you may be wondering whether the EEOC’s proposed changes affect your case, your next deadline, or the work we are doing together. The August 26 vote did not put new rules into effect. Continue following your...
If you have a federal discrimination case—or are deciding whether to bring one—take a breath. The EEOC’s August 26 vote did not change the rules governing your case. The Commission voted to advance a proposed rule. It did not put a final rule into effect. That does...
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will hold an open meeting to vote on whether to publish a proposed rule titled "Revision and Update to 29 CFR Part 1614" (RIN 3046-AB46). Part 1614 is the regulation that...
A federal officer was kept on light duty and later deemed not medically qualified after an allergic reaction. The EEOC reversed in part, emphasizing individualized “direct threat” analysis and ordering reinstatement-related remedies.
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.
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.
Facing discrimination or retaliation at work can leave federal employees feeling isolated and unsure of where to turn. Recent developments in federal employment law highlight the importance of understanding your rights and the protections available to you. One such...
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...