Breaking Down Employment Discrimination: Legal Solutions and Protections
Breaking Down Employment Discrimination: Legal Solutions and Protections Jul 14, 2025 | By Federal Employment Law Firm | Read Time: 7 minutes Federal Employment Law Employment discrimination is not just a legal issue. It’s a deeply personal struggle affecting countless federal employees nationwide. Just imagine that you’ve dedicated years to your job, only to find that your hard work 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? […]
Federal Workplace Harassment: A Federal Employees’ Guide to Understanding Your Rights
Federal Workplace Harassment: A Federal Employees’ Guide to Understanding Your Rights Jan 9, 2025 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 3 minutes Workplace Harassment Workplace harassment continues to be a problem at federal agencies, with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reporting that most of the claims filed in 2019 were related to harassment. Federal employees should […]
What Is Unlawful Harassment Under Federal Law?
What Is Unlawful Harassment Under Federal Law? Dec 26, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Workplace Harassment Unlawful harassment occurs when an employer treats a person or group differently from others who are similarly situated. If you work for the federal government and believe that you have experienced unlawful workplace harassment, there is a specific […]
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, […]
Bullying In The Workplace Under Federal Law: Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide
Bullying In The Workplace Under Federal Law: Guidance for Federal Employees Nationwide Aug 15, 2024 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 4 minutes Federal Employment Law If you have suffered bullying in the workplace, you might be able to receive relief under federal law if the bullying has certain characteristics. As a federal employee, you can maintain legal […]
What Is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment for Federal Employees?
Federal law recognizes several kinds of sexual harassment. One category encompasses comments and behavior that target a person because of their sex. Another type involves unsolicited or unwanted sexual advances. In this article, we’ll zero in on quid pro quo sexual harassment, which is when someone at work offers you something in return for doing […]
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 […]
5 Steps to Take After Facing Harassment in the Federal Workplace
Hostile workplace harassment is any discriminatory behavior that creates an offensive work environment or unreasonably interferes with your work performance. It can take on endless forms. However, it often has the same debilitating effects. Maybe you find it impossible to get out of bed in the morning. Or suffer panic attacks in the office. Whatever […]
Empower Yourself: A Guide to Federal Laws Against Cyberbullying
Empower Yourself: A Guide to Federal Laws Against Cyberbullying Jan 1, 2022 | By Aaron D. Wersing | Read Time: 5 minutes Workplace Harassment Merriam-Webster defines cyberbullying as “the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person” that is “ often done anonymously.” Cyberbullying most commonly occurs on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. That said, it can also […]