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A 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.

Section 714 Removal Reversed in Huge Victory for VA Employees

The Federal Circuit has issued by far the most substantial 714 opinion to date.This decision will have a substantial effect on VA employees.

Read This Before Making Your Whistleblower Disclosure

It is important to craft your disclosure to maximize your legal protections while increasing the odds that the actual problem is addressed.

The 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 ...

Reasonable Accommodation

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Federal Agencies are required to provide...

Disciplinary Action & Adverse Actions

After an employee investigation, federal employers may continue with a proposed disciplinary action if they have found evidence of ...

VA Compensation Benefits

As a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces you are entitled to compensation for your service-connected disabilities, and likely qualify for...

Federal Tort Claims Act

Ordinarily, the doctrine of “sovereign immunity” bars any lawsuits from being brought against the federal government. However, the FTCA...

Office 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. ...

Merit Systems Protection Board

The Merit Systems Protection Board ("MSPB") is a quasi-judicial agency charged with protecting the integrity of the federal merit systems...

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees equal employment in the federal workplace. The EEOC handles discrimination, ...

Office of Special Counsel

The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is a federal agency that is responsible for investigating whistleblower complaints brought by federal...

Overview of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Process

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees equal employment in the federal workplace. The EEOC handles discrimination ...

Legal Defenses are More Important Than Ever for VA Proposed Removals

Though intended to enhance protections for whistleblowers, the VA's new law made it much easier to fire employees ...