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10 Mistakes to Avoid When You Have an EEO Claim

If you have experienced discrimination at work, you may have a claim against your employer. While the specific steps you need to take depend on your individual circumstances, in many cases, seeking to hold your employer accountable will involve hiring a New York federal EEO lawyer to file a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (an “EEO claim”).

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What To Do If Your Security Clearance Has Been Revoked

If your security clearance has been revoked, it is important that you make informed decisions about your next steps. It goes without saying that losing your security clearance can have serious consequences—and, if you have grounds to fight your security clearance revocation, there is a clear process for doing so. Learn more from an experienced New York security clearance lawyer at Bell Law Group: 7 Important Steps to Take if Your Security Clearance Has Been Revoked If your security clearance has been revoked, what should you do?

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What Are the Grounds to File an EEO Complaint as a Federal Employee?

The equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaint process is one of several legal mechanisms available to federal employees seeking to assert their legal rights. Specifically, filing an EEO complaint is an option for federal employees who have experienced discrimination on the job. However, the EEO complaint process does not apply to all forms of discrimination, and if you have a claim that is not covered by the EEO complaint process, you will need to consult with a New York federal employment lawyer about the alternatives that are available.

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What Are My Rights if I was Denied a Religious Accommodation at Work?

Employees in New York are entitled to reasonable accommodations that allow them to practice their religious beliefs. When an employee requests a religious accommodation, the employer must grant an accommodation (though not necessarily the specific accommodation requested) unless doing so would cause “undue hardship.” So, what are your rights if you were denied a religious accommodation at work? As with all employment-related matters, the answer to this question depends on the specific circumstances at hand.

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Wrongful Furlough: What Federal Employees Need to Know

While federal agencies have broad authority to furlough their employees out of necessity, there are protections in place for federal workers. Subject to certain exceptions, these include both procedural protections that require advance notice and an opportunity to be heard and substantive protections that restrict the reasons why federal agencies can choose specific employees to furlough. With this in mind, if you have been furloughed and have reason to believe that your furlough may be wrongful, it will be worth talking to a federal employment lawyer about your legal rights.

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Should You Go Through the EEO Counseling Process or Request ADR?

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.

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