by Kirk Angel | Feb 15, 2022 | EEOC
Federal employee appeals FAD to EEOC’s OFO. EEOC determines compensatory damages (emotional distress) are not available on retaliation claims based on the ADEA. The EEOC has held that federal employees are not entitled to compensatory damages awards on claims...
by Kirk Angel | Feb 5, 2022 | EEOC
Federal employee wins appeal and larger damage award. VA employee filed an EEO alleging sexual harassment and retaliation (reprisal). A finding in her favor was made. She was awarded $25,000 in non-pecuniary compensatory damages (emotional distress). However, on...
by Kirk Angel | Feb 2, 2022 | EEOC
Federal employee awarded more money on appeal. Complainant alleged sexual and non-sexual harassment based on her sex (female). After filing an EEO, her Agency issued a Final Agency Decision (FAD) finding in her favor and awarding her $60,000. Complainant appealed to...
by Kirk Angel | Jan 28, 2022 | EEOC, Employment Law
Federal employee wins EEOC appeal. Federal employee attorney Kirk J. Angel is happy to announce that his federal employee client has won an EEOC appeal. Complainant, a postal service employee, filed an EEO against the USPS. He alleged unlawful retaliation. Initially...
by Kirk Angel | Jan 19, 2022 | EEOC, Employment Law
Federal employee awarded damages and attorneys fees. Complainant was a federal employee working for the DHS.Complainant alleged she was subjected to non-sexual harassment base on sex female and subjected to reprisal (retaliation). After hearing, Complaint was awarded...
by Kirk Angel | Dec 28, 2021 | EEOC
Federal employee wins previously unstated claims. Complainant was employed by the postal service (USPS). She filed an EEO claim alleging disability discrimination and reprisal on the basis of 12 actions by the postal service. She then timely requested a hearing before...
