Federal employees are generally protected against unfair treatment or harassment at work. If they do experience abuse or mistreatment, then they may be entitled to file a claim through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
At Shelton Law Practice, LLC, we represent federal employees seeking legal representation during the informal and formal stages of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) process, including federal sector administrative hearings before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If you suffered harassment, mistreatment, or other unlawful conduct while at work, contact our office to request a consultation. Call (404) 865-3771 to speak directly with an attorney today.
Agency Actions That May Give Rise to a Federal EEO Case
Federal employees who have been discriminated against in the workplace have the right to an administrative forum commonly referred to as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) process.
Discriminatory conduct that is actionable against a federal agency includes:
- Failure to Hire
- Failure to Promote
- Non-Selection
- Failure to Accommodate
- Proposed Notice of Removal
- Removal from Federal Service
- Denial of TDY
- Demotion
- Negative Performance Evaluations
- Unjustified Disciplinary Action
- Retaliation
- Racial Harassment
- Sexual Harassment
- Retaliatory Hostile Work Environment
- Other Actionable Conduct
We have extensive experience representing federal employees at the informal and formal stages of the EEO process, and we are prepared to help you fight the discriminatory practices occurring in your workplace. Every case is different so if you believe your EEO rights have been violated, contact us immediately to schedule a consultation.
EEOC Cases We Handle
Our firm is well-versed in handling complaints from individuals employed at federal agencies in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Federal employees who have been discriminated against on the basis of their age, race, national origin, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, or genetic information are encouraged to seek legal counsel.
We have successfully represented employees of various federal agencies including, but not limited to the:
- U.S. Postal Service
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Department of the Army
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
If you are a federal employee and you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you must initiate an EEO complaint within a timely manner in order to preserve your rights. Most employers with 15 or more employees (20 or more for age discrimination cases) are required to comply with EEOC laws.
Why Should I Hire a Federal Employment Law Attorney?
Federal employees who have experienced unlawful discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the job must initiate an informal EEO complaint with the agency’s designated EEO office. The EEO complaint must be initiated within a timely manner in order to preserve your claims.
Failure to meet these deadlines can potentially prevent you from pursuing your case further. Therefore, it is extremely important to have your case reviewed by our experienced federal employment law attorney as soon as possible.
When Should I Hire a Federal Employment Law Attorney?
Although some federal employees intentionally delay hiring an attorney until their EEO case is in the formal stage or the hearing stage, it is best to hire an attorney during the informal stage, i.e. shortly before or after initiating your EEO case.
Hiring an attorney early on in the case gives your attorney an opportunity to thoroughly develop your EEO claims and make sure your claims are accurately stated. It also allows your attorney the opportunity to identify any claims you may have overlooked before the agency conducts its investigation. Another advantage of hiring an attorney during the informal stage is that your attorney may be able to successfully challenge any decisions by the agency declining to accept your claims for investigation.
How to Start a Claim with the EEOC
One of the most common misconceptions is that you do not need legal counsel to assist you if you have been the victim of workplace discrimination. While you are not required to hire an attorney, it is usually within your best interest to do so as early in the process as possible.
It is important to remember that federal employees may have as little as 45 days to begin the EEOC complaint process. Failure to file within the statutory deadlines can result in your claim being delayed or denied.
If you believe that you were discriminated against because of your age, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability, you might have a valid claim. Contact our office to discuss your legal options directly with an EEOC complaint lawyer.
Contact Our Office to Learn More
Filing a claim through the EEOC can be complicated and is best handled by an attorney. If you are a federal employee who has suffered discrimination, contact our office at (404) 865-3771 to request a consultation.
