Why “Gentlemen’s Agreements” Aren’t Enforceable Before The EEOC
By Deryn Sumner, April 19, 2017 In the January edition of this newsletter, I discussed the importance of ensuring that the terms of settlement are properly contained within the “four corners” of a settlement agreement and clearly understood by everyone involved. Just...A Trip to the Federal Court of Appeals
By Deborah Hopkins, April 19, 2017 A few weeks ago I made a trip from my Petworth condo down to the Prettyman Courthouse on Constitution Avenue, just blocks from the U.S. Capitol. The reason? FELTG’s own stellar instructor Katie Atkinson was scheduled to present oral...Legal Analysis 101
By William Wiley, April 19, 2017 All right all you brilliant legal-like minds out there. Work through this law with me. What do you think this means, and why did Congress say it? 5 U.S.C. 1214: (f) During any investigation initiated under this subchapter, no...Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Agrees with EEOC’s Position Regarding Sexual Orientation Claims
By Deryn Sumner, April 19, 2017 As we’ve apprised the FELTG audience before, there has been a steady progression over the years regarding how claims of sexual orientation discrimination have been processed by the Commission. Initially, such claims were outright...On a Related Note…
By William Wiley, April 19, 2017 Over drinks and dinner the other night, our favorite time to pontificate on the fate of the civil service, Deb, Ernie Hadley, and I came up with the following fascinating facts: There are five Commissioners at EEOC. Each is appointed...Upcoming Events
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