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03/03/2022

This week the MSPB finally regained their quorum after 5+ years. Alden Law Group’s Partner Jim Eisenmann spoke with Federal News Network about what comes next for thousands of federal employees with pending appeals. bit.ly/3MhEq6z

The Senate confirmation of two MSPB members ends a five-year streak in which the board lacked a quorum.

12/14/2020

Alden Law Group is proud to announce that Kristin Alden has been named to Washingtonian Magazine's list of 2020 Top Lawyers. Kristin was honored in two categories: Employment (Plaintiffs) and Whistleblowers. Grab the latest magazine to see the list, on newsstands now!

06/12/2020

Alden Law Group Partner James Eisenmann sat down with 60 Minutes and Norah O'Donnell to speak about the role of the Merit Systems Protection Board to help protect federal employees. Before joining ALG, Jim served as the General Counsel and then the Executive Director of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Watch the clip below and tune in Sunday for the full interview!

04/13/2020

Yesterday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed close to two dozen new laws that protect workers. "Every Virginian deserves access to a safe and well-paying job,” said Governor Northam. “These new laws will support workers and help our economy rebound as quickly as possible from COVID-19. I am grateful for the General Assembly’s ongoing partnership as we address these critical issues."

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Governor Ralph Northam, 73rd Governor of Virginia

04/03/2020

The Department of Labor announced new paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave implementation in a new rule announced Wednesday. Two major things are included: paid sick leave for most employees of business with

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04/01/2020

Happy birthday to our wonderful legal assistant, Jenea! We appreciated her enthusiasm and the joy she brings to the office. We hope you have a wonderful birthday, Jenea!

03/27/2020

In a win for pay equality, the 9th Circuit reaffirmed that employers can’t use a woman’s prior salary to justify paying her less than a male coworker for the same job. See more about the Equal Pay Act and Rizo v. Yovino at https://www.aauw.org/resource/rizo-v-fresno/. (AAUW)
ALG Partner Michelle Bercovici: “we are using Rizo and other recent decisions to fight pay discrimination in the federal government. This includes clients like Mercedez A., one of many female executive who broke the glass ceiling 10 or 20 years ago but are still paid less than male colleagues. We won equal pay for Mercedez A. (https://www.eeoc.gov/decisions/0120170574.pdf) and plan to use Rizo to seek justice for other clients.”

Rizo v. Fresno County Office of Education highlights a significant underlying factor that contributes to the wage gap: employers’ practice of relying on an employee’s prior salary history to set new salary levels. AAUW is proud to support the case through our Legal Advocacy Fund. Read more »

03/25/2020

We love our clients! One of our attorneys, Ross Fishbein, received a unique gift from a client in Arizona - a scorpion lollipop! We are thankful to have such great clients at Alden Law Group and we focus daily on being their best advocates. Enjoy your treat, Ross.

03/20/2020

The D.C. Office of Human Rights remains open and is providing virtual services to the public while the District remains under a state of emergency. Discrimination complaint filings can be submitted via their website, mail, fax, or email.

*NEW* COVID-19 Response: OHR Public Notice of Emergency Rule Revisions

03/18/2020

On March 9, the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration released guidance for employers to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic. It contains practical guidance for for preventing the spread of the virus, as well as advice on complying with the FLSA and the FMLA. Click the link below for more info!

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03/18/2020

The D.C. Council unanimously passed an emergency relief bill yesterday in order to support the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill focuses on helping workers by expanding eligibility to unemployment insurance to workers who have been laid off or lost hours because of the coronavirus and extending protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act to people who have to stop working because of the crisis.

The bill expands unemployment insurance and helps small businesses, but D.C. officials concede it's a modest step to address what could be a significant economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

03/13/2020

The EEOC has published guidance for both employees and employers on how to navigate pandemics, like COVID-19, with regard to ADA-covered individuals. The ADA and Rehabilitation Act rules continue to apply, but they do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and suggestions made by the CDC about steps employers should take regarding the Coronavirus. Check out the guidance below!

https://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html

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