James SolomonJun 15, 2020A Landmark Victory for LGBT Rights, But Who Isn't Protected?The Supreme Court's opinion establishes a consistent rule and expands LGBT protections, but leaves certain exceptions.
James SolomonMar 31, 2020Section 714 Removal Reversed in Huge Victory for VA EmployeesThe Federal Circuit has issued by far the most substantial 714 opinion to date.This decision will have a substantial effect on VA employees.
James SolomonAug 15, 2019Read This Before Making Your Whistleblower DisclosureIt is important to craft your disclosure to maximize your legal protections while increasing the odds that the actual problem is addressed.
James SolomonAug 5, 2019The Misconception Surrounding Termination and Retirement Benefits Under FERS and CSRS.One of the most common misconceptions that often kills an employee's chance of challenging an unjust removal is the misconception that ...
SM&KJul 12, 2019Reasonable AccommodationUnder the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Federal Agencies are required to provide...
Andi KasimatiJul 12, 2019Disciplinary Action & Adverse Actions After an employee investigation, federal employers may continue with a proposed disciplinary action if they have found evidence of ...
Daniel MaharajJun 24, 2019VA Compensation BenefitsAs a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces you are entitled to compensation for your service-connected disabilities, and likely qualify for...
Daniel MaharajJun 24, 2019Federal Tort Claims ActOrdinarily, the doctrine of “sovereign immunity” bars any lawsuits from being brought against the federal government. However, the FTCA...
Daniel MaharajJun 13, 2019Office of Workers Compensation (OWCP)Federal workers' compensation is administered by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). The OWCP is a division of the U.S. ...
James SolomonJun 13, 2019Merit Systems Protection BoardThe Merit Systems Protection Board ("MSPB") is a quasi-judicial agency charged with protecting the integrity of the federal merit systems...
Andi KasimatiJun 12, 2019Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees equal employment in the federal workplace. The EEOC handles discrimination, ...
James SolomonJun 10, 2019Office of Special CounselThe Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is a federal agency that is responsible for investigating whistleblower complaints brought by federal...
Andi KasimatiJun 8, 2019Overview of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) ProcessThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees equal employment in the federal workplace. The EEOC handles discrimination ...
James SolomonJun 8, 2019Legal Defenses are More Important Than Ever for VA Proposed RemovalsThough intended to enhance protections for whistleblowers, the VA's new law made it much easier to fire employees ...