MSPB Appeals vs. EEO Complaints: Choosing the Right Path for Federal Employees
Nov 13, 2025 | By Federal Employment Law Firm | Read Time: 7 minutes Federal employees may have several potential avenues to challenge unlawful or unfair workplace actions. Two of the most common are civil service appeals filed with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and EEO complaints made through the Equal Employment Opportunity process. Understanding the scope, timelines, and […]
Overview of Federal EEOC Complaint Process
Overview of Federal EEOC Complaint Process May 26, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal EEO No matter what your job is, you may encounter discrimination in the workplace during your career. There are several laws the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces that protect federal employees from discrimination. But what is the federal EEOC complaint process? […]
Can You Sue for ADA Violations in the Federal Workplace?
Can You Sue for ADA Violations in the Federal Workplace? Mar 27, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Federal Disability Our country depends on thousands of federal employees with disabilities who provide critical service every day to keep the government running. Unfortunately, many capable federal employees still face unfair treatment and discrimination due to their […]
Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an EEO Complaint
Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an EEO Complaint Sep 25, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Federal EEO Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claims are serious steps toward seeking justice for workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation among federal employees. However, the EEO complaints process can be complex and present potential difficulties. Avoiding Equal Employment Opportunity […]
Can a Federal Employee Sue the Federal Government? Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide
Can a Federal Employee Sue the Federal Government? Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide Sep 13, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Wrongful Termination Federal employees share many similarities with their privately employed counterparts. However, when a privately employed person is injured or wrongfully terminated, they can sue their employer. When the government is your employer, […]
Federal Efforts to Promote Equal Pay for Federal Employees
For decades, the federal government has been a pioneer in the quest for equal pay stands. Its perseverance stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to gender equality and non-discrimination. But what do these efforts involve? It began with the Equal Pay Act, which required federal employees to receive equal pay for equal work, […]
PTSD Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees
Once called “shell shock” or “battle fatigue” because of its association with the trauma of military combat, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has emerged as a growing mental health issue across the country. Statistics from the National Institutes of Health suggest that almost 4% of the U.S. adult population grappled with PTSD within the last year. […]
Filing an EEOC Complaint of Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination in the workplace is still shockingly common. Federal employees submit between 20,000 and 40,000 complaints of racial discrimination every year. Countless more incidents of racial complaints either resolve at an informal level or go completely unreported. As a result, every federal employee must know what racial discrimination is. In addition, they also need […]
Sexual Harassment in the Federal Workplace
Sexual harassment in the federal workplace continues to be a major issue for public servants. According to a survey by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), approximately 14% of employees experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Given this high incidence, every federal employee must understand what sexual harassment looks like. In addition, we want to […]
Build Your Case: Proving Discrimination in a Winning EEOC Case
Proving discrimination as a federal employee isn’t always a straightforward process. In fact, knowing how to prove discrimination in an EEOC case involves several steps. First, you need to know what kind of discrimination you’re facing. Second, you need to prove a prima facie case. Third, you need to show that the agency’s supposedly legitimate […]