Discrimination
Complex Protections for Federal Employees
Federal law protects employees in government service from acts of discrimination and retaliation. This includes Title VII, the ADEA, the Rehabilitation Act, the Equal Pay Act, and GINA. There are many complexities associated with these rights. A covered federal employee who experiences discrimination must contact an EEO counselor within 45 days. Failing to met deadline…
Read MoreAmended Law Protects Employee Medical Records
On Tuesday, March 31, 2019, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 6236, which amended RCW 49.60.510. As amended, the law provides more robust protections for employees who allege discrimination. Specifically, the law protects an employee’s ability to maintain the confidentiality as to most of their medical records. The law governs situations where an employee:…
Read More$475,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment and Disparate Treatment Case
Attorneys Mark K. Davis and Aubrie Hicks secured a settlement on behalf of their client, a federal agent, against the United States Department of Homeland Security. The lawsuit was filed in December 2018 and alleged the federal government treated female agents less favorably in the terms and conditions of their employment as law enforcement offices. …
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