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If you are a federal employee and you have experienced discrimination or harassment in the workplace, seeking accountability may involve filing an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint. This is a highly structured process that is subject to strict deadlines—and, if you don’t follow the process correctly, this alone could prevent you from securing the remedies you deserve. Before you can file a formal complaint with the U.S.
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal agencies can resume conducting reductions in force (RIFs) in compliance with the Trump Administration’s directive to substantially reduce the size of the federal workforce. In doing so, the Court suspended a preliminary injunction issued by the U.S.
For federal employees, taking action against wrongful adverse employment actions often involves filing an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The MSPB is an independent, quasi-judicial agency in the Executive branch, and it is tasked specifically with handling federal employees’ (and former federal employees’) complaints involving certain types of prohibited personnel practices and other violations of federal employees’ rights. If you need to file an MSPB appeal, there is a lot you need to know.
If you are (or were) a federal employee and you experienced a prohibited personnel practice (PPP) or have information about a PPP or another prohibited activity, you may be eligible to file a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). Along with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the OSC is responsible for helping to protect federal employees’ rights and hold federal employers accountable when they violate the law. But the OSC can only help protect your rights if you come forward.