Government Employees

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We represent state, federal, and municipal employees who face discrimination, retaliation, and denial of benefits.

Government workers are protected by specific laws that apply only to public sector employment, and we have extensive experience enforcing those protections.

Common Workplace Issues

Disability Discrimination

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against employees with disabilities. This includes failing to provide reasonable accommodations, denying promotions to qualified workers with disabilities, and terminating employees based on their disability status.

Discriminatory Promotion Practices

Government agencies sometimes use promotion exams or selection criteria that have an adverse impact on minority candidates. These practices may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other anti-discrimination laws.

Whistleblower Retaliation

Government employees who report waste, fraud, abuse, or violations of law are protected by whistleblower statutes. Agencies cannot retaliate against employees for making protected disclosures.

Denial of Benefits

Government employees are entitled to various benefits under federal and state law, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and disability accommodations. Agencies sometimes fail to provide these benefits or wrongly deny claims.

Your Rights

Government employees have strong legal protections against discrimination and retaliation. The Rehabilitation Act provides similar protections to the Americans with Disabilities Act but applies specifically to federal employers.

Title VII protects government workers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Various whistleblower protection laws shield employees who report wrongdoing from retaliation.

If you're a government employee facing discrimination or retaliation, you may need to exhaust administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit. We can guide you through this process and help you meet all deadlines.

Who We Help

Police Promotion Exam Challenge

We've successfully litigated cases challenging police promotion exams that have an adverse racial impact on minority officers. These cases resulted in reforms to promotion procedures and compensation for affected officers.

Federal Disability Discrimination

We've pursued numerous cases on behalf of federal employees with disabilities who were denied reasonable accommodations or passed over for promotion despite being qualified to perform the essential functions of the job.

State Employee Retaliation

We've represented state employees who experienced retaliation after reporting safety violations, financial misconduct, or discrimination. These cases resulted in reinstatement, back pay, and compensation for emotional distress.

How We Can Help

Navigate

Navigate complex administrative procedures for government employees

File charges

File charges with the EEOC or other appropriate agencies

Challenge

Challenge discriminatory promotion practices

Pursue disability

Pursue disability discrimination and failure to accommodate claims

Protect

Protect whistleblowers from retaliation

Ensure benefits

Ensure you receive benefits you're entitled to

If you're a government employee facing discrimination, retaliation, or denial of benefits, contact us for a confidential consultation.