What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Covers—and Who Qualifies
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires many employers to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.... What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Covers—and Who Qualifies Continued
What Employees Need to Know About Retaliation After Reporting Discrimination
Reporting workplace discrimination is a protected activity under federal law, and your employer generally cannot punish you for speaking up. If you experience negative treatment because you... What Employees Need to Know About Retaliation After Reporting Discrimination Continued
What If HR Doesn’t Take My Sexual Harassment Complaint Seriously?
If HR dismisses, delays, or ignores your sexual harassment complaint, you still have legal rights. Once an employer receives a complaint of sexual harassment, it should treat... What If HR Doesn’t Take My Sexual Harassment Complaint Seriously? Continued
What Counts as Gender Identity Discrimination Under Federal Law?
Gender identity discrimination is generally prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for covered employers. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in What Counts as Gender Identity Discrimination Under Federal Law? Continued
Your Right to Reply to a Proposed Removal, Suspension, or Demotion
A proposed removal, suspension, or demotion is not the final decision. Before many adverse employment actions become effective, federal employees who are covered by applicable adverse action... Your Right to Reply to a Proposed Removal, Suspension, or Demotion Continued
Political Retaliation Against Federal Employees: Whistleblower Claim, Hatch Act Violation, or Political Affiliation Discrimination?
Federal employees who experience political retaliation may have legal protections, but the type of claim often depends on why the retaliation occurred. If an agency takes action... Political Retaliation Against Federal Employees: Whistleblower Claim, Hatch Act Violation, or Political Affiliation Discrimination? Continued
Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Still Enforceable?
Non-compete agreements are still enforceable in many situations, but there is no nationwide federal ban in place. Instead, enforceability depends primarily on state law, with federal agencies... Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Still Enforceable? Continued
Reporting Misconduct at Federal Agencies: Do Whistleblower Protections Protect ICE and CBP Officials?
Federal employees at agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are generally protected when reporting misconduct, but those protections are often... Reporting Misconduct at Federal Agencies: Do Whistleblower Protections Protect ICE and CBP Officials? Continued
5 Common Mistakes Federal Employees Make When Responding to a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can affect your career, your job security, and your legal rights if termination follows. Many federal employees make avoidable mistakes during... 5 Common Mistakes Federal Employees Make When Responding to a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Continued
OPM and EEOC Seek to Curtail Telework Reasonable Accommodation in the Federal Sector
Telework has long been recognized as a reasonable accommodation for federal employees with disabilities. In February 2026, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Equal Employment... OPM and EEOC Seek to Curtail Telework Reasonable Accommodation in the Federal Sector Continued