How to Navigate the EEO Maze, Part 2 – The Formal Complaint & EEO Investigation
If you are seeking guidance about filing an initial, informal EEO complaint, or about participating in ADR, please refer to Part 1 of this blog series, “How to Navigate the EEO Maze, Part 1 – The Informal Complaint & ADR.” Otherwise, read on to learn more about the formal EEO complaint
How to Navigate the EEO Maze, Part 1 – The Informal Complaint & ADR
Unlike private-sector workers, federal employees generally must initiate discrimination and retaliation complaints through the Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) process. The EEO process is—by design—complicated. This article will walk you through the EEO process, answer FAQs, and offer guidance on how to navigate the roadblocks that federal agencies create for EEO complainants. Step 1:
Should I Sign a Severance Agreement?
The short answer is no, at least not in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Human Rights Act (“DCHRA”) makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees on the basis of their “family responsibilities.” D.C. Code § 2-1402.11(a).
How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation at Work
The short answer is no, at least not in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Human Rights Act (“DCHRA”) makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees on the basis of their “family responsibilities.” D.C. Code § 2-1402.11(a).
SOX’s Anti-Retaliation Protections for Whistleblowers
The short answer is no, at least not in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Human Rights Act (“DCHRA”) makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees on the basis of their “family responsibilities.” D.C. Code § 2-1402.11(a).
How to Report Sexual Harassment to Human Resources
If you’re thinking about reporting sexual harassment to HR, you’ve probably already tried to stop the harassment in other ways. You may have told the harasser directly to stop the harassment. Or you may have avoided the harasser as much as possible. But these responses are hard when the harasser is your
How to Fight Your Layoff and Maximize Your Severance
The short answer is no, at least not in the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Human Rights Act (“DCHRA”) makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees on the basis of their “family responsibilities.” D.C. Code § 2-1402.11(a).
How to Fight a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Your employer put you on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) because they want to make your work life miserable. They want you to quit so they don't have to fire you. Don’t resign! And don't give them a legitimate reason to fire you. Keep reading to learn how to fight a
Am I Entitled to Maternity Leave or Parental Leave?
Both District of Columbia and federal law provide protected leave for new mothers and working parents, as well as for employees with other family responsibilities.