The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that formal complaints of sexual harassment complaints are up significantly from 2017. The EEOC is also litigating substantially more harassment cases.Amid the uptick in reported harassment, there is evidence that...
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News from Passman & Kaplan: P&K Principal Moderates Panel With OSC Staff
News from & : & Principal Andrew J. Perlmutter will be moderating a panel discussion with staff from the U.S. Office of Special Counsel on...
Mental disabilities merit reasonable accommodation
The many myths and stigmas surrounding mental illness create barriers in the workplace. Employees with mental disabilities may be hesitant to disclose their struggles or ask for accommodations, and for good reason. Employers often refuse “special...
News from Passman & Kaplan: Personnel News
News from & : & , P.C. is pleased to announce that P&K Senior Associates Andrew J. Perlmutter and Johnathan P. Lloyd have now...
Does security clearance expire?
Once you are cleared to work for the federal government, the clock starts ticking on your security clearance.If you stay in your job, you will have to be “reinvestigated” periodically. If you leave your federal agency or contractor job, your clearance can...
News from Passman & Kaplan: Webinar on Disability Rights
News from & : & Founding Principal Joseph V. will present a webinar on disability issues in the federal workplace...
Employee success stories from the OSC
The Office of Special Counsel keeps federal agencies in check by holding them accountable for practices that violate the employment rights and civil rights of federal employees.In its recap of Fiscal Year 2017, the OSC highlighted successful resolution of complaints...
What activities are protected from whistleblower retaliation?
Federal employees have strong -- but not unlimited -- whistleblower protections. There is too much at stake if you have built a career working for the U.S. government. Before you report wrongdoing or exercise employment rights, you of course want to be sure you...
SEC Whistleblower Changes Are A Mixed Bag
The SEC Whistleblower Program has been a smashing success. Whistleblower tips have led to the recovery of more than $1.4 billion in fraud recoveries, much of which goes back to the victims of securities fraud.The program succeeded by offering a generous monetary award...
Woman Who ‘Flipped Off’ President Loses Termination Lawsuit
The woman who was infamously fired after giving the middle finger to President Trump has lost her wrongful termination case. A Virginia judge tossed Juli Briskman’s lawsuit, finding no First Amendment protection for private sector employees.The ruling was not...