Workplace appearance rules are often unfair to Black women by coricohen | Jun 1, 2021 | DiscriminationAny employer can discriminate against you, even if you are a federal employee. Despite laws protecting people from discrimination, it can... read more
What retaliation against federal employees might look like by coricohen | May 31, 2021 | RetaliationAs a federal employee, you might think that the chances of encountering illegal activity on the job would be lower than if you worked in... read more
What is the Whistleblower Protection Act? by coricohen | May 30, 2021 | Whistleblower ProtectionFederal agencies have many employees. Keeping something secret is next to impossible. When something underhand is going on at work,... read more
Can I access my federal retirement early if injured or sick? by coricohen | May 28, 2021 | Retirement IssuesRetirement plans are, by definition, for when you stop working. Yet, there are a few circumstances in which you may need to access your... read more
How do you prove that your employer’s behavior was retaliation? by coricohen | May 28, 2021 | DiscriminationAs a federal employee, you expect that your employer will honor your basic rights and comply with all discrimination laws. Unfortunately,... read more