News from [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-6"] & [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-4"]: The discrimination complaint of Tricia Newbold, an employee at...
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“So bad I had to quit”: Understanding constructive discharge
by | Jan 8, 2019 | Others
When is a resignation not considered a voluntary act? When it is unlawfully coerced or the only escape from an intolerably hostile...
Whistleblowers were key in $2.8 billion False Claim Act recoveries
by | Jan 4, 2019 | Others
The Department of Justice reports that it recovered $2.8 billion in fraud prosecutions in 2018 under the False Claims Act. The majority of...
SCOTUS rules that ADEA applies to all public employers
by | Dec 3, 2018 | Others
By unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has clarified that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies to all public sector...
The sexual harassment complaint process for federal employees
by Matthew Lipsit | Nov 30, 2018 | Others
Employees of federal agencies who experience sexual harassment have many legal protections. But the path to justice can be long and...
Responding to a proposed disciplinary action
by | Nov 2, 2018 | Others
There is short window to give your formal replyEmployees of federal agencies have many rights that do not apply in the private sector. One...
EEOC reports (mostly) positive developments on sexual harassment
by | Oct 22, 2018 | Others
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that formal complaints of sexual harassment complaints are up significantly from 2017....
News from Passman & Kaplan: P&K Principal Moderates Panel With OSC Staff
by | Oct 17, 2018 | Others
News from [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-6"] & [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-4"]: [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-6"] & [nap_names...
Mental disabilities merit reasonable accommodation
by | Oct 3, 2018 | Others
The many myths and stigmas surrounding mental illness create barriers in the workplace. Employees with mental disabilities may be hesitant...
News from Passman & Kaplan: Personnel News
by | Sep 10, 2018 | Others
News from [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-6"] & [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-4"]: [nap_names id="FIRM-NAME-6"] & [nap_names...

