EEO Claims for Federal Employees: Avoiding Common Mistakes - An Attorney's Guide

Filing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claim can be a complex process, and it's easy to make mistakes. This guide, written by an experienced attorney, explains the three most common mistakes federal employees make when filing EEO claims and offers practical tips on how to avoid them. From understanding the complaint process to gathering evidence, this guide provides valuable information and strategies for anyone looking to file an EEO claim. It's an essential resource for any federal employee who has experienced discrimination in the workplace and is seeking to protect their rights and seek justice.
This is general advice. It isn't meant to replace the advice of an attorney who knows your specific circumstance. #federalemployee #eeoc #federalsoup #fightingdiscrimination #employmentdiscrimination

[@katfox8582]

This was very interesting! I had to watch it more than once.

[@federalemployeeseeo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brim7079]

Hello,
I hope you can repond to this comment. I totally agree with you that the EEO laws (at the federal sector) has been designed so the federal complainants give up. The first issue I can see is that the law requires the agency to investigate the claim. It is not logical to think the agency conducts an impartial and unbiased investigation against itself. Second issue is there is no puntive damages for federal employee, so the RMO does whatever he or she wants without being afraid. Third issue is the duration of the process and not enough awards at the end even if you win your case. If the Government really wanted to eliminate discrimination or retaliation, they should have designed an automated system to take the case, analyse it and a seperate agency investigate it within a certain time limit, and an agency like the EEOC makes a desion within a short period of time. It shouldnt take 2 years or more. My complaint started 1.5 years ago and it is now at a discovery phase. I dont beleive that EEOC should act like a court. Unfortunately, even the EEOC does not follow its own regulations. Per their policy, an AJ must make a decision within 180 days from the time he or she receives the ROI. However in my case, my ROI was received by EEOC about 7 months ago but my complaint is at discovery phase which will end in February, then agency’s summary judgment , then my response and then the agency’s reply which has a deadline in April. God knows how long after that there would be a hearing if I survive the summary judgement. Another issue is the agency's reply which I dont understand why should they have that privilege beside the summary judgment. The most important issue I have been dealing with since the begining is having an attorney. This is an unfair process since the RMO will enjoy the privilege of the agency’s attorney who is paid by taxpayers money, but a victim of discrimination has to hire a lawyer. Due the uncertainty of winning a federal employment complaint, most athorneys will not take these cases based on contingency plans and a federal employee like me who is the sole breadwinner for a family of 4 with two disabled children can not even think about hiring a lawsuit with $500 per hour. Even if it was $50 per hour and even if there was certainty of winning, I still cant afford it. That is why I see it as an absolute unfair process. I honestly, if I knew what I will be going through, I would not even contacted my agency's EEO office in the first place for my first discrimination complaint which was resolved in an ADR but I faced retaliation now. But I am in the middle of it, and even though it is a tough process for me, I have to finish it. My past 1.5 years of my life and my family's life has been horrible and sad. The time that I have to spend with my kids, I have to use it to get familar with the laws that I dont even know will protect me in the end.
I know you have done alot even by making these great videos, but I wish you could make longer videos, and going into the depth of laws and even going through some examples. I whish you could provide sample works like how to write an effective motion, how to write responses to the summary judgement, strategies for discoveries. Or even allow people to share their questions or even cases with you, so once a week you could spend only one hour of your time to respond to them or making lives and verbally advising them. Sorry, I know I am asking for alot of things while I dont know if it is possible for you or not. I know you dont make videos for getting views and you are doing it to help people but it is sad when I see your great videos with low number of views. I think if you could afford to make youtube lives or podcast, it will not only help those who need advise, the number of views and likes go alot higher, which your videos certainly deserve it. Thanks for everything.

[@familyentry]

Thank you . I am an owcp
Employee they demoted me from
Nurse 2 step 12 to
GS6 because of my physicans restrictions advises are permanent. Very insulting fo a 37 yrs experienced nurse
Will this be a claim to
EEOC? How to
Apply