0120182681 (Dec. 27, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120182681.pdf. I have plenty to say, but will hold my peace as it is very disturbing of what the Postal Service did not only to me, but to all Rehab or Injured employees at Van Nuys District. 536 0 obj
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Agency liable for harassment and constructive discharge based on sexual orientation where, although Agency removed the harasser from the work schedule at the restaurant where she and Complainant worked pending an investigation, it allowed her to return as a customer--where she continued to harass and threaten Complainant with bodily harm--and it then returned her to the work schedule; under these circumstances, it was reasonable for Complainant to feel so threatened that he resigned. We thank you all for your continued patience with this process. Complainant did not establish an Equal Pay Act violation where he and his female comparator performed substantially different jobs in two different locations, they were supervised under different management chains, the female comparator used more complex technology, and she had been paid at a higher level prior to receiving a lateral transfer. According to the Commission, there was evidence of at least five incidents over a one year period where the agency failed to accommodate complainant's hearing impairment. The EEOC notes that this is the highest amount in 16 years. Find your nearest EEOC office
Pay differential was based on a factor other than sex where male comparator was hired one year after complainants were hired, a different management official evaluated his application under different circumstances, and the different grade classifications were due to a difference in professional judgment by the evaluating officials. USPS' average processing time for all complaint closures increased from 238 days in FY 2008 to 243 days in FY 2009.
Activision to pay $18 million settlement over workplace misconduct 0720180009 (Apr. 0120090062 (9/21/10). Zonia C. v. Dep't of Justice, EEOC Appeal No. Kylee C. v. Dep't of the Army, EEOC Appeal No. Postal Service Love Series Celebrates the Beauty and Delight of Flowers, USPS to end Priority Mail Prepaid Flat Rate Stamped Envelopes, USPS: Cyber Monday Is Next WeekFour Weeks Left for Holiday Shopping and Shipping, Michigan NALC Branch President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $6,600, Postal Regulatory Commission Vice Chair Temporarily Assumes Administrative Responsibilities of the Agency, Biden to nominate 2 for USPS Board of Governors, oust DeJoy allies Bloom, Barger, New Orleans Letter Carrier Indicted for Delay or Destruction of Mail, U.S. 3, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120180137.pdf. Tanya P. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. USPS has joined more than 1,500 companies using The Work Number, an automated service that allows you to quickly and securely provide proof of your employment or income. Postal Service who was subjected to a hostile work environment for over three years and then removed. During the coming weeks, we will not only be analyzing the spreadsheet for the Agency's compliance with the Judge's Order, but we will also be supplementing the spreadsheet with the information the EEOC has asked us to compile. That number includes both private sector and state and local . Deandre C. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC Appeal No. All rights reserved. 1-800-669-6820 (TTY)
Substantial evidence supported Administrative Judge's finding that Agency discriminated against Complainant on the bases of race (African American) and sex (male) when it terminated his employment for alleged insubordination and misconduct; AJ found that evidence substantiated Complainant's perception that supervisor regarded him as a "big, Black man" and racially stereotyped his behavior as aggressive and intimidating. Here are answers to some questions that have been presented by a number of the class members: What if I move or change my contact information? Former USPS workers in the NRP class action suit allege that they were discriminated against after showing proof that they had been injured at work. Agency defense counsel may assist agency management officials and witnesses in the preparation of their affidavits during the investigative stage but may not instruct officials to make statements that are untrue or make changes to any affidavit without the affiant's approval of such changes; agency defense counsel also may assist agencies in informal resolution talks during the counseling stage so long as counsel suggests, but does not dictate, settlement terms. A transgender male complainant stated a cognizable claim of sex discrimination when he alleged that his Federal Employee Health Benefits insurance plan denied pre-authorization for nipple-areola reconstruction; the failure to use or exhaust the process for Agency review of an insurance carrier's decision does not preclude an employee from asserting a viable claim in the EEO process. We have presented the Judge with many options on ways to quickly move the relief process forward, and we continue to do everything we can to help get relief into your hands. Neither did the unions make any effort to unite USPS workers with their class brothers and sisters across the border during the 2018 strike of 50,000 Canadian postal workers, who were also fighting against a brutal profit-driven work regimen where real wages had fallen and understaffing led to speedup and heavy workloads that caused an accident rate among postal workers to be five times that of the average rate for federally regulated industries. For questions or concerns please contact our offices: Thomas & Solomon LLP - [About the Firm] 693 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 (877) 272-4066 (telephone M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM EST) (585) 272-0574 (facsimile) 5, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120171406.pdf. Complainant, the only African-American plumber at the facility where he worked, was subjected to a hostile work environment based on race when coworkers tampered with his toolbox and left notes in it saying that African Americans did not have the skill sets to be plumbers, attempted to restrain him to a chair with a metal clamp, referred to him as a goat, and duct-taped him to a chair; the Agency was liable for the racial harassment because it did not take immediate and appropriate corrective action after Complainant reported the first, toolbox incident. Mae P. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC Appeal No. 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone), Call 1-800-669-4000
Agency discriminated against Complainant on the basis of national origin when her supervisor prohibited her from interacting with a contractor on the ground that she had a language barrier with the contractor; Agency did not identify any specific communications that the contractor could not understand or any specific problems with Complainant's language skills, and there was no evidence that anyone could not understand Complainant.
USPS EEOC Retaliation - McCready Law The Agency did not make a good-faith effort to accommodate Complainant's request not to work on Sundays where supervisor did not explore any type of accommodation and there was no indication whether it would be feasible to ask other employees to volunteer to work on Sundays. 2019001284 (Aug. 4, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_12_07/2019001284.pdf. 0120180192 (Sept. 25, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120180192.pdf. To help the public identify those decisions, the Commission has decided to assign randomly generated first names and initials, along with a brief summary of the decisions, to the cases. As part of the federal-sector investigative process, an investigator must obtain information about vacancies from an agency and should give a complainant the opportunity to explain whether she or he can perform the essential functions of the vacant positions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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XD,R=T0Y& IkN =@&F>_ {. Sherrie M. v. U.S. Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. The government-wide average was 344 days. If it is found that you meet the legal criteria for reinstatement, the Judge can order USPS to give you back the job you held before the NRP. 2021001103 (Feb. 24, 2021), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_06_08/2021001103.pdf. 0720160021 (July 25, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0720160021.txt. 2021001898 (Apr. 2020001428 (Aug. 13, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_12_07/2020001428.pdf. Find your nearest EEOC office
EEOC finds USPS practiced disability discrimination 2019001961 (Sept. 21, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_12_07/2019001961.pdf. 48-1 40-0062-06, the final agency decision (FAD) issued in connection Agency violated the Rehabilitation Act when it did not provide Complainant with adequate equipment and unreasonably delayed the provision of assistive technology, software, and training to support her accommodation of full-time telework; performance counseling memorandum and placement on performance improvement plan for performance issues directly resulted from Agency's failure to provide Complainant with adequate technologies required to telework effectively. The USPS has fought back against the claims brought forward by the lawsuit, contesting each workers claim individually, alleging that injured workers never provided enough proof that they had disabilities or were actually harmed as a result of the NRP. Foster B. v. Dep't of Health and Human Services, EEOC Appeal No. 0120181844 (Sept. 10, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120181844.pdf. 14, 2021), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_08_31/2020005108.pdf. Requiring Complainant to seek assistance in opening doors from security guards and coworkers did not provide her with an effective accommodation; Agency's eventual installation of automatic doors demonstrated that this accommodation was not an undue hardship. Complainant's request for default judgment granted where Agency did not issue its final decision until 210 days after Administrative Judge's order remanding the complaint to Agency for a final decision and Agency provided no explanation for its significant delay. Published: July 20, 2016. Stating that a complainant was not selected for a supervisory position because she received a lower score than the selectees does not meet an agencys burden of production, unless the agency explains the specific reasoning for the scores; the assertion that a complainant ranked lower than the selectees is meaningless without evidence of the specific scores, the manner in which the scores were derived, and the pertinence of the scores to the position at issue.
The AJ took account of several factors that limited Complainants non-pecuniary damages award, found that the Agency was not the sole cause of Complainants emotional and psychological harm, and limited the award of pecuniary damages to the amounts contained in "legitimate receipts.". 1 min read. USPS employee wins discrimination and harassment claim with the EEOC. Agency failed to take prompt and effective action to address Complainant's claim of sexual harassment; a supervisor's fear of retaliation by his or her superior is an insufficient argument for failing to take action as a supervisor.
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Where there was no basis to support the Administrative Judge's award of $9,122.50 more than the requested $122,150.00 in attorney's fees, the appellate decision adjusted the award to reflect the actual amount claimed in the fee petitions. 2020002203, 2020002190, 2020002216, 2020002197 (Jan. 28, 2021), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_08_16/2020002203.pdf. 0120161608 (July 17, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120161608.txt. The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service appropriately addressed all workplace violence cases in the six selected districts reviewed. It is like living in a country, run by a dictator. We hope to have some good progress on final awards during 2021, and we will continue to post updates on this website. For Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers:
Complainant not entitled to personal relief for discriminatory non-selection where substantial evidence of record supported Administrative Judge's conclusion that Agency canceled the selection process because of a violation of the collective bargaining agreement and would not have selected Complainant for the position absent the discrimination.
Baltimore to pay $6M in latest police misconduct settlement The Agency discriminated against Complainant on the basis of disability (perceived color perception deficiency) when it rescinded a tentative offer of employment for a motor vehicle operator position; the Agency did not perform an individualized assessment of whether Complainant could perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to himself or others. Statements from others, including family members, friends, health care providers, other counselors (including clergy) could address the outward manifestations or physical consequences of emotional distress including sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, depression, marital strain, humiliation, emotional distress, loss of self-esteem, excessive fatigue or a nervous breakdown. The AJ certification decision recited evidence that the goal of NRP was to assign work to employees who had an approved compensable injury as determined by the Department of Labor. Buck S. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. Our goal is to get this matter resolved in a fair way as quickly as possible. Agency violated the Rehabilitation Act when it placed Complainant's private medical documents in his Employee Work Folder, a non-medical work file. man who worked for them at the Ionia Post Office. I know I use to be a Union Steward for National Association of Letter Carriers for seven years. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0520130618.txt. According to the US Labor Department, postal workers accounted for only one-fifth of all federal employees in 2019, yet were disproportionately injured on the job, experiencing half of all workplace illness and injuries among federal employees. Complainant's ADEA claims reinstated where settlement agreement was not valid under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act because it did not state that Complainant was waiving her claims under the ADEA, Complainant was not advised in writing to consult with an attorney before executing the agreement, and the record did not reflect that Complainant was given a reasonable amount of time within which to consider the settlement. Sherrill S. v. Dep't of the Air Force, EEOC Petition No. EEOC resolved 70,804 charges in FY 2020 and increased its merit factor resolution rate to 17.4 percent from 15.6 percent the prior year. Class members should expect to receive written notice concerning the claim procedure within the next month. The Administrative Judge's denial of class certification was appropriate where the putative class agent failed to establish that the class met the commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation requirements. Stefan C. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of 41,000 past and current USPS workers whose hours may have been restricted because of permanent disabilities from 2000-2012. 2020000109 (Oct. 26, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_12_07/2020000109.pdf. USPS' average processing time for all complaint closures increased from 238 days in FY 2008 to 243 days in FY 2009. 30, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120160846.txt. 2020002487 (Dec. 29, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_01_25/2020002487.pdf. The Cost to your Company. Agency, which conceded that it jointly employed Complainant with his staffing firm, should not have dismissed complaint for failure to state a claim; Agency's contention that it did not know of the alleged harassing behavior of staffing firm employees went to the merits of the complaint, which must be investigated. Ruben T. v. Dep't of Justice, EEOC Appeal No. Velva B. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. 0120180568 (Apr. USPS agreed to pay a total of $5,631,795 plus other benefits for 598 complaint closures through settlement agreements, final agency decisions, and final agency orders fully implementing AJ decisions. Mr. Angel has represented federal employees, including USPS employees for nearly 15 years. March 1, 2023 12:32 pm. Lara G. v. United States Postal Service https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0520130618.txt. 0120170218 (Dec. 21, 2017), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120170218.txt. Published Sept. 27, 2021 Updated Oct. 28, 2021. Lauralee C. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. 0120131989 (Oct. 26, 2016), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120131989.txt. It is by no accident that our craft is taking positive strides. 0120152431 (Nov. 29, 2017), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120152431.pdf. The appellate decision modified an Administrative Judge's order requiring the Agency to post a notice to employees at facilities other than where the discriminatory conduct occurred because the AJ did not provide a justification for ordering the wider distribution. Terisa B. v. Dep't of Defense, EEOC Appeal Nos. 2019004252 (Aug. 10, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_12_07/2019004252.pdf. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Bernardo C. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Appeal No. Supervisor engaged in per se reprisal when he told Complainant that her complaints about EEO issues were causing him extra work and stress, threatened her with termination, and labeled her as someone who does not work well with others because of her oral complaints about co-workers. Before such hearing was held, plaintiff Case 1:03-cv-01987-EGS Document 25 Filed 09/28/05 Page 1 of 19 0120122672 (Feb. 24, 2017), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120122672.txt. The lies to protect themselves is mind boggling. Merit resolutions refers to charges that are resolved in the agency's administrative process (pre-litigation) in favor of the individual who filed the charge. 520-2008-00053X; Agency Case No. That class action complaint, covering all injured-on-duty employees who were reassessed under the NRP during the period 5/5/06 through 7/1/11, was decided by the EEOC in September 2017 and finalized in a March 9, 2018 decision. Salvatore K. v. Dep't of Justice, EEOC Appeal No. Lara G. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Request No. The EEOC found that $8,000.00 was an appropriate sum for damages based on three major factors. Eleni M. v. Dep't of Transportation, EEOC Appeal No.
USPS Could Owe Payouts to As Many As 130K Employees After Class-Action Heidi B. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. The EEOC recognizes this crisis affects all federal employees, complainants, and others involved in the EEO process. 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone)
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I Won My EEOC Claim. Can I Negotiate the Amount Awarded? We are dedicated to achieving the best results for you in this case, and we will not let the USPS game of dragging this process out free them from their legal obligations. Margeret M. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Appeal No. Pamula W. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Appeal No. Francine M. v. U.S. Complainant stated a viable claim of harassment based on race and national origin where Complainant alleged that subordinate disparaged Chinese immigrants, mocked Complainant's language and communication skills, insinuated that Complainant was un-American, and interfered with work performance. On December 8, 2017, Arbitrator Shyam Das found that the Postal Service was in violation of the parties Article 1.6.B Global Settlement Remedy (This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) For Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers:
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24, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120162040.txt. USPS Settlement An EEOC Administrative Judge has approved a settlement in the Pittman v. USPS Class Complaint in which the complaint alleged discrimination based on disability against a class of employees in permanent rehabilitation positions, on a nation-wide basis. Miguelina S. v. Dep't of Justice, EEOC Request No. o o o o O o o O o tri 6 > CD o O o e o o o o o o o Q o o o O o o o o O o 0120160846 (Apr. 0120170064 (Feb. 8, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120170064.pdf. information only on official, secure websites. 15, 2021), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_08_31/2019005957.pdf. usps eeoc settlements 2020. boca beacon obituaries. Agency properly dismissed complaint as untimely filed where Agency notified Complainant of applicable filing deadline and proper address to file her complaint with the Agency but Complainant nonetheless sent the complaint to the EEOC's Office of Federal Operations. Of the 5,659 complaints filed at USPS, 1,283 contained allegations of race (Black/African American) discrimination, 570 contained allegations of race (White) discrimination, 128 contained allegations of race (Asian) discrimination, 17 contained allegations of race (American Indian/Alaska Native) discrimination, 757 contained allegations of color discrimination and 2,533 contained allegations of disability discrimination. Agency discriminated against Complainant based on disability when it denied her request for leave without pay and charged her with being absent without leave; agencies may need to modify general leave policies when providing reasonable accommodations.
EEOC Summarizes Policies on Monetary Awards - FEDweek A lock ( Postal Service who was subjected to a hostile work environment for over three years and then removed. The EEOC in making its award of $165,000 in compensatory damages noted that Padilla had asserted that he had both emotional and physical suffering since his termination, lost custody of his daughter, hasnt been able to see his daughter since his former wife and daughter relocated, lost friendships, has slept in his car and frequently didnt have any food. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Office of Federal Operations (OFO) is issuing the following instructions regarding the processing of federal sector EEO complaints covered by 29 CFR Part 1614. Unfortunately, some of our clients in this case have passed away. The NRP was utilized by the USPS from 20062011. 2020001024 (June 14, 2021), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_08_31/2020001024.pdf. Harlan P. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Request No. Agency's final decisions on disputed claims for individual relief were premature because an Administrative Judge retains jurisdiction and is responsible for resolving disputed claims for individual relief. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 0720160006 and 0720160007 (Sept. 25, 2017), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0720160006.0720160007.txt. 2020002285 (Apr. First, please know that we will continue fighting to get you the best possible award. Alline B. v. Social Security Administration, EEOC Appeal No. Copyright 2023 The Angel Law Firm, PLLC. It has come to our attention that a number of people who were Class Members in the Pittman v. USPS class action have been receiving letters from USPS about that settlement process. 20, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120170604.pdf. 25, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120170498.pdf. 0720180018 (Aug. 15, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0720180018.txt. Each of these methods is confidential, avoids an admission of liability and is enforceable in court. Alonzo N. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. Felisha A. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. The EEOC concluded that the employee demonstrated that the Postal Service reasons for its actions were more than likely a pretext for reprisal discrimination and that the award of $40,000 was consistent with the amounts awarded in similar cases. Agency dismissal of complaint for failure to state a claim, on ground that Commission did not have jurisdiction to review substance of security clearance, reversed where agency made a determination based on suitability, not a security clearance. Speaking of Special Interest Groups it is pathetic. Login to EEO efile This is the on-line system for initiating the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) counseling process or the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process with an EEO Counselor to resolve your claim of employment discrimination. After an appeal, complainant later requested the EEOC reopen her case.
Accuracy of Grievance Settlement Payments | Office of Inspector General OIG A real socialist and internationalist strategy is needed to take control of communications infrastructure from the corporate ruling class and to place it into the hands of the working class worldwide. Although the Agency argued that there were "security reasons" for delaying the accommodation, it did not provide any details describing the concerns, it "lost track" of his request for approximately five months, and it failed to respond adequately to his request for a list of Agency-approved software. Complainant not entitled to award of Thrift Savings Plan reimbursements where there was no evidence that she participated in the program. 24, 2017), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120132211.txt. We notified the Judge about this, and argued that this is yet another reason to move this process toward a quick resolution. 2020000974 (Feb. 11, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_08_10/2020000974.pdf. The claims, evidence, and legal briefs for all of our clients relief claims have been submitted to the EEOC Administrative Judge. Watch David Norths remarks commemorating 25 years of the World Socialist Web Site and donate today. The Agency discriminated against Complainant based on his disability when it failed to provide him with a reasonable accommodation in a timely manner and when it delayed his promotion.
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The Average Employee Lawsuit costs $250,000How Safe is your Company? Washington DC 20005. The USPS is an independent agency of the federal government that receives no tax dollars, and is the second-largest employer in the US behind Walmart. 16, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120170582.pdf. In 2021, we reported that non-career employees' turnover and injury rates were higher than career rates, both before and after we controlled for numerous factors such as employee tenure.