“Serving those who serve in government”
When workplace harassment at a federal agency did not stop after you reported it, that silence can feel deafening. It can make you feel that you have no other option. But that’s far from the truth. When an agency fails to protect you, the federal system still lays out...
In Texas, workers receive protection from both retaliation and discrimination. Many might confuse one for the other, and while they are both against the law depending on the circumstances, they are distinct legal terms. It is important to know how to differentiate the...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is often a great place to work. Because the post office plays an important role in our country’s daily operations, a position with the USPS often offers high job security. It also offers some flexibility. Those who enjoy working...
To ensure that the workplace is a safe and respectful place for all federal employees, workplace protections are essential to ensuring that they are treated fairly and provided with a safe and respectful working environment. There are several laws protecting federal...
After a host of former employees sued the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for pregnancy discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has now certified their complaints as a class action lawsuit. The certification should help the cases...
Our jobs can offer more than money as reward, but it’s safe to say money is a key factor. Everyone needs money for housing, food, transportation and pretty much everything else. Accordingly, we want to know that we’re getting paid fairly. The trick is that it’s not...
That some Americans’ mental health has taken a hit in the past couple of years is no secret. The pandemic dealt many people serious blows, including job and business loss, financial strain, isolation, sickness and even death of loved ones. The civil unrest after...
Two recent news articles offered different takes on discrimination in the federal workforce. One addressed the recent advances in workforce diversity. The other addressed the recent increase in discrimination complaints. The first of these articles looked at the data...
Federal employees know that legal protections against unlawful discrimination apply equally in all federal workplaces across the country. But what may differ when a worker transfers from one federal workplace to another is the prevalence of attitudes critical of LGBTQ...
Federal agencies and other businesses have made increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. The technology has led to all manner of improved efficiencies, but there may be a hidden cost. As the Guardian recently reported, a survey of recruitment...