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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...
In a recent federal employment law case, a federal employee successfully proved that their Agency retaliated against them after they engaged in protected Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) activity. The case involved retaliation claims following complaints about...
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 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...