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By Shaun Southworth, federal employee attorney For federal employees, discrimination rarely arrives as an abstract legal debate. It shows up in daily humiliations. A supervisor keeps using the wrong name. An agency refuses to update records. A transgender employee is...
A Federal Circuit decision shows how “falsification” charges can fail when an agency can’t prove a statement was actually false—or when good-faith credibility findings are improperly overturned.
In an unprecedented move, the federal government has ordered all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) employees across federal agencies to be placed on paid administrative leave, with steps underway to eliminate DEI offices and programs entirely. This action,...
In a recent order issued by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), jurisdiction was established over an individual right of action (IRA) appeal filed by a federal employee. The Appellant, alleged that the Agency retaliated against her after she made protected...
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 decision by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), a federal employee's appeal of disciplinary actions taken by their Agency was remanded for further review. The case involved allegations of retaliation for whistleblowing and disclosures made to the...
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...
At Southworth PC, we understand that federal employees deserve protection and advocacy in cases of wrongful disciplinary action. Recently, our team of MSPB attorneys secured a win for a federal employee who was suspended without pay for 21 days by a large federal...
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...