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09/28/2026

The comment period for the EEOC's proposed rule that would overhaul the federal sector discrimination complaint ("EEO complaint") process ends today. And while we don't know what the future holds for the EEO complaint process, our latest blog post provides an overview of the process in its current form as we know it.

Sep 25, 2026 The EEO complaint process may be changing, but here’s what to expect for now As noted in our last blog post, the EEOC recently proposed a complete overhaul of the complaint process as we know it for federal employees looking to file EEO discrimination complaints against employing agen...

09/25/2026

The opportunity to comment on the proposed rule to overhaul the EEOC federal sector discrimination complaint process ends September 28, 2026! Here's what one of our attorneys had to say in their comment opposing the proposal:

08/28/2026

There's a new proposed rule from the EEOC that would completely overhaul the EEO complaint process available to federal workers pursuing discrimination complaints. Read our latest blog post about it here:

Aug 28, 2026 The EEOC is proposing to upend the EEO complaint process The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently voted in favor of proposing new regulations that would completely change the process available to federal employees pursuing discrimination complaints against employing agencies...

08/19/2026

In our latest blog post, we summarize the rights available to many federal employees whose employing agencies are trying to fire them.

10/29/2025

While we sure hope the government shutdown ends soon, our most recent blog post gives a rundown of some rights of federal employees related to the current shutdown status:

Oct 28, 2025 Even During a Shutdown, Federal Employees Have Rights Many federal employees understandably are feeling pressed between a rock and a hard place, either having been suddenly furloughed without pay or being forced to work without pay as a result of the federal government’s lapse in appr...

05/30/2025

We're happy to share our support for Aaron Rouse for Lt. Governor of Virginia!

05/22/2025

The public comment period for OPM's Proposed Rule creating "Schedule Policy/Career" has been extended to June 7, 2025. We've included the link here to review the Proposed Rule and to Comment on it.

05/09/2025

As Public Service Recognition Week (May 4-10) comes to a close, the fight to protect the rights of civil servants keeps going. We are wrapping up Public Service Recognition Week with TWO new Blog Posts!

1. A checklist of Do’s and Don’ts for employees facing RIF actions: https://baofedlaw.com/uncategorized/reduction-in-forces-rifs-dos-and-donts/

2. A discussion of OPM’s Proposed Rule (comment period is currently open!) to take away the rights of thousands of employees through the creation of “Schedule Policy/Career”: https://baofedlaw.com/uncategorized/opms-proposed-rule-takes-away-crucial-employment-rights/

May 08, 2025 Reduction-in-Forces (RIFs) Do’s and Don’ts An agency must use the reduction-in-force regulations, 5 CFR Part 351, before separating or demoting an employee because of an organizational reason such as reorganization, including lack of work, shortage of funds, insufficient personnel c...

05/07/2025

Neil Bonney will be presenting on the topic of Disability Retirement Appeals at the Merit Systems Protection Board on behalf of the Federal Circuit Bar Association this afternoon (2:00 PM EST).

If you haven't yet registered to attend, there's still time!

The Government’s right to terminate contracts for convenience is one of the unique features of government contracts. Our expert panel will discuss contracting parties’ rights and obligations when a government contract is terminated, provide an overview of the key termination cases from the Feder...

05/05/2025

Proud to announce that our own Cameron Bonney Evans has been selected for the 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! Congratulations to Cameron!

See the publication here: