The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently took a notable step in examining diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at some of the nation’s largest law firms. Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced that letters were sent to 20 firms requesting information about their DEI-related employment practices. The move follows concerns that certain initiatives may involve
This week’s congressional hearing placed whistleblower protections in the national spotlight. At a transparency session convened by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, lawmakers heard testimony from multiple U.S. military officials who alleged retaliation after reporting unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) incidents. Calls for stronger legal safeguards
Federal agencies, including the Energy Department, EPA, and NOAA, announced they are rehiring probationary employees who were recently laid off. These workers are not being reinstated to active duties but placed on paid administrative leave while ongoing lawsuits move through the courts. While some employees now have temporary income restored, the uncertainty surrounding their future
Abuse of authority can happen in many different settings. It may involve misconduct by an employer, a government agency, law enforcement, or another person in a position of power. Whatever the specifics, your Washington, D.C. civil rights lawyer can help you get the justice you deserve. At Eric Siegel Law, we’ve been righting wrongs for
Contracts form the foundation of many business relationships. But when one side does not live up to the agreement, you may need to contact your Silver Spring, MD business litigation lawyer. Whether it is a missed payment, delayed delivery, or a complete failure to perform, the team at Eric Siegel Law is ready to use
Losing a job is always difficult, but being fired unfairly makes it even harder. Fortunately, your Washington, D.C. employment litigation lawyer can help. At Eric Siegel Law, we’ve been helping our clients for over 30 years. Now, we’re ready to use our experience to help you. Read on to learn more about unfair firings, and