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Whistleblowers are vital in keeping organizations honest and trustworthy. They report legal violations, unethical behavior, or unsafe practices. This brave act can lead to significant positive changes, but it often comes with risks. Fortunately, various laws provide...
When cooperating with an investigation or reporting wrongdoing, many workers worry that they will lose their job. However, retaliation at work is not always obvious like a demotion or firing. There are hidden ways it can happen that are just as harmful to an...
Finding out that you are under investigation at work, especially in a federal job, can be quite unsettling. The consequences of such investigations can be severe, including disciplinary actions, being put on a performance improvement plan, or even losing your job....
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has rolled out a final rule updating the Pathways Programs, which are designed to enhance opportunities for early-career individuals to enter the federal government. This update represents a significant reform for the...
The Devadoss Law Firm, a renowned advocate for employee rights, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing exceptional legal representation in the field of federal employment law. With a team of highly skilled attorneys and dedicated staff, the firm has...
The United States recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This landmark act paved the way for more workers with disabilities to enter the federal government. The act supports workers with disabilities in two key ways. It restricts...
A Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) hearing is a legal proceeding that happens when a federal employee appeals an adverse personnel action, after their agency has taken adverse action against them. What the Merit Systems Protection Board is The MSPB is an...
At the end of 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law. This law goes into effect on June 27, 2023, and it provides a new measure of federal protections to pregnant workers. Of course, you might be wondering, “What does this law do...
Everyone knows the law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants and employees based on several different factors. These include race, gender, national origin, disability, religion and age. However, as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Devadoss Law Firm is pleased to announce the winner of its Civil Rights Scholarship for the Spring of 2023 semester. Kayla Torres has been awarded $1,000 to use for educational expenses this semester. She is a junior at Cornell University, where she majors in...