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Am I a Disabled Federal Employee or Not?

By Eric PinesJune 11, 2019 11:02 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Determining whether or not a federal employee is considered disabled under federal law can be complex. The author explains the basic considerations.

Teleworking as a Reasonable Accommodation is an Essential Right Granted to the Federal Employee

By Eric PinesUpdated: December 3, 2018 4:37 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Businesswoman sitting on the couch with her leg elevated to treat an injury while she talks on the phone and works on her laptop - telework as a reasonable accommodation

Telework can be a reasonable accommodation provided to federal employees. The author looks at a court decision that illustrates how it can apply.

The EEOC Continues to Expand Upon Protections to Disabled Government Workers

By Sarah McKininNovember 19, 2018 10:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Book sitting on a desk with title 'employment law' with a judge's gavel sitting on top of it - EEO/EEOC equal employment concept

A recent court case illustrates how an obscure law can help protect federal employees from disability discrimination.

I Was Passed Over for a Promotion – What Can I Do?

By Robert F. BensonOctober 29, 2018 10:55 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says it is too subjective to say there is a “best qualified” employee for a job, so how can someone win an EEO complaint regarding non-selection?

When EEO Isn’t About Discrimination

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherJune 13, 2018 3:37 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Book sitting on a desk with title 'employment law' with a judge's gavel sitting on top of it - EEO/EEOC equal employment concept

The author outlines some of the challenges with EEO cases and his suggestions for improving the process.

Agency Administration: Highest Paid Federal Jobs in HR and EEO

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 17, 2018 4:47 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Where are the highest paid federal positions in human resources and EEO? Here are the agencies with the highest paid employees for each of these categories.

Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2017 Passes House Unanimously

By Isabel CottrellUpdated: July 28, 2017 8:17 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Word 'discrimination' under a judge's gavel

The House recently passed legislation that would provide greater protection to victims of discrimination and accountability within the federal government.

New Rule Would Require Agencies to Boost Hiring of Disabled Individuals

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: January 5, 2017 6:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The EEOC is finalizing a rule that will require federal agencies to enact hiring policies that favor individuals with disabilities.

Government Celebrates Milestone of Hiring 100,000 Disabled Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 27, 2016 6:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The federal government held a special event to celebrate a new milestone: it has achieved President Obama’s goal of hiring 100,000 disabled federal employees.

Some Case Law Surrounding Excessive Leave

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichSeptember 2, 2016 9:06 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that one of the most time consuming and frustrating tasks for supervisors is dealing with the small number of employees who abuse leave.

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