Legal Justice At Work

10/11/2025

https://legaljusticeatwork.com/reduction-in-force-rif

We are deeply troubled by the recent wave of Reduction in Force (RIF) actions that appear to be politically motivated and will have a profoundly negative impact on our nation.

If you are a federal employee who has been impacted by a recent RIF action, you can inquire about representation on this page.

07/30/2025

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The VA has rolled out a policy that makes it harder for disabled employees to qualify for telework — a move that could quietly push thousands of federal work...

06/04/2025

In this episode of Rights Watch, we dive into the growing challenges federal employees face when navigating the EEOC process in 2025. From procedural delays ...

05/31/2025

Legal Justice at Work attorney Andrew Weeks sits down with Danny Rivera, Jr., from the Rights Watch podcast, to discuss Judge Illston’s recent preliminary injunction order pausing the Reduction in Force proceedings for many agencies.

A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration’s plans to lay off thousands of federal employees, calling the move “likely unconstitutional.” In this ...

05/28/2025

https://youtu.be/q5R6yIHi_WY?si=gtxyyIEEqBea_M8e

Check out Legal Justice at Work attorneys Andrew Weeks and Whitney Railey talking about the challenges of the EEOC process in 2025 with Danny Rivera, Jr., host of the Rights Watch podcast.

In this episode of Rights Watch, we dive into the growing challenges federal employees face when navigating the EEOC process in 2025. From procedural delays ...

03/11/2025

https://www.lpm.org/podcast/on-track/2025-03-10/on-track-the-local-effects-of-federal-job-cuts

Listen to Legal Justice at Work partner Whitney Railey discuss recent probationary federal employee terminations with John Hetzel, president of AFGE Local 133, and On Track Host Ayisha Jaffer.

Federal workers aren't just in D.C.

04/25/2024

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes

Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamen

04/24/2024

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2024/04/new-law-requires-telework-option-for-pregnant-women/

The EEOC recently finalized regulations relating to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Employers must now provide reasonable accommodations for any pregnant employee experiencing limitations at work including longer bathroom breaks, adjustments in a work schedule, and telework. The increased protection and accommodations for pregant employees applies to both private and federal sector employees.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires agencies to provide reasonable accommodations, from longer breaks to telework.

02/26/2024

https://legaljusticeatwork.com/federal-employee-faq

Are you a federal employee and want to know how the disciplinary process, EEO process, or an MSPB appeal works (and more importantly how to protect yourself and respond)? Then review the answers below to find out.

As a federal employee you have a right to advance notice when your agency intends to suspend, demote, or terminate you for performance or conduct related issues. This notice is often referred to as a “proposal letter.” The first thing you should do when you receive a proposal letter is to read i...

01/02/2024

Legal Justice At Work wishes you and yours a Happy New Year!

Last year LJAW was busy fighting hard to protect the rights of private sector and federal employees. In 2023, LJAW vigorously represented federal employees before the EEOC, MSPB, and in labor relations matters. LJAW represented private sector employees before state and local administrative bodies and in state and federal courts in discrimination and retaliation cases and FLSA class action litigation. LJAW even went all the way to the Kentucky Supreme Court to change the legal test used for determining if someone is an employee or independent contractor under Kentucky workers compensation law. In a unanimous decision, the Kentucky Supreme Court sided with LJAW's client and changed the law to the benefit of Kentucky workers. For those that are interested, here's a link to the decision: https://law.justia.com/cases/kentucky/supreme-court/2023/2022-sc-0003-wc.html #:~:text=In%20this%20workers%27%20compensation%20case,safeguard%20the%20protection%20afforded%20by

In 2024, LJAW will continue to fight hard to protect the rights of employees. With offices in Louisville, Kentucky and in Washington, D.C., LJAW is expanding its representation of federal employees to nationwide and making it easier for you to book a consultation and strategy session via calendly at
https://legaljusticeatwork.com/schedule-consultation.

We hope you won't need us in the new year-but if you do, we are here to help!

In this workers' compensation case, the Supreme Court vacated the ALJ's determination that Defendant was correct to deny Plaintiff benefits on the ground that he was an independent contractor, not an employee, holding that this Court hereby adopts the economic realities test to safeguard the protect...