MSPB Confirms Lack of Jurisdiction Concerning EEO, Title VII Reprisal Cases
The Merit Systems Protection Board followed the precedent of several circuit courts in resolving that they are not the proper forum for allegations of retaliation for Title VII-related issues.
Proposed Rule Instituting the Cummings Act, an Aid to Federal Whistleblowers
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed rule to implement new regulations governing Federal anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection.
EEOC Approves Disability Provisions for COVID-19 Under ADA
COVID-19 technical assistance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) now includes a new section clarifying when COVID-19 may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act.