The Supreme Court's opinion establishes a consistent rule and expands LGBT protections, but leaves certain exceptions.

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

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

One of the most common misconceptions that often kills an employee's chance of challenging an unjust removal is the misconception that ...

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

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

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

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

Federal workers' compensation is administered by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). The OWCP is a division of the U.S. ...

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

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

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

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

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