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Lawsuit reveals that nearly 44,000 US Postal Service workers have been This represents a decrease of 482 employees from FY 2008 and a decrease of 794 employees since FY 2005. The USPS increased its productivity each year from 20002007 mainly through automation, route optimization and through facility consolidation. 0720180016 (Dec. 11, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0720180016.pdf. Please know that we are fighting for you, just as we have done for over 10 years.
Baltimore to pay $6M in latest police misconduct settlement May 4, 2020 An EEOC Administrative Judge has approved a settlement in the Pittman v. USPS Class Complaint in which the complaint alleged discrimination based on disability against a class of employees in permanent rehabilitation positions, on a nation-wide basis. 2020000974 (Feb. 11, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_08_10/2020000974.pdf. 0120170362 (Feb. 21, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120170362.pdf. The Agency, which first denied Complainant's request for an ergonomically correct chair and then provided her with a chair that did not fit her needs, denied Complainant a reasonable accommodation; the Agency should have worked with Complainant to conduct an individualized ergonomic assessment that would have determined her specific needs. Complainant awarded $75,000 in non-pecuniary compensatory damages where nearly two years of sexual harassment caused embarrassment and humiliation, triggered daily headaches and weekly migraines, and resulted in a diagnosis of anxiety. 0720150010 (Sept. 2, 2016), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0720150010.txt.
Postal Workers Class Action EEOC Cases Against USPS The Administrative Judge's denial of class certification was appropriate where the putative class agent failed to establish that the class met the commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation requirements. Elden R. v. Dep't of the Interior, EEOC Appeal No. 0120172637 (Mar. 2020002713 (June 16, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_01_19/2020002713.pdf. 5, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_08_10/0120180519.pdf. Their is no accountability in Michigan, so why would i be surprised !. The EEOC concluded that the employee demonstrated that the Postal Service reasons for its actions were more than likely a pretext for reprisal discrimination and that the award of $40,000 was consistent with the amounts awarded in similar cases. (This article first appeared in the January/February 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On December 1, 2020, Arbitrator Sharnoff issued a decision confirming Clerk Craft jurisdiction over operation of the Small Parcel Sorting System. 19), the U.S. Latarsha A. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, EEOC Appeal Nos. 0120150799 (Feb. 16, 2021), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_08_16/0120150799.pdf. Irina T. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. Agency's liability for compensatory damages extended back to the beginning of the sexual harassment, not the date that management became aware of it and failed to take prompt remedial action. "A$~
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The EEOC's Proposed Changes To The Conciliation Process - Forbes There is no way currently for us to get you back in your position until the EEOC Administrative Judge issues an order. Complainant raised his reasonable-accommodation claim in a timely manner; the duty to provide reasonable accommodation is ongoing and, at the time that he contacted the EEO Counselor, Complaint was alleging that the Agency remained unwilling to provide him with reasonable accommodation. Last year, when the city of Minneapolis awarded $27 million to the family of George Floyd, their attorney called it the largest pretrial civil rights settlement ever. Buck S. v. United States Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. The settlement directed the Postal Service to pay $44.8 million directly to clerks and establish an escrow of $11.2 million to be disbursed in a manner determined by the union. USPS agreed to pay a total of $5,631,795 plus other benefits for 598 complaint closures through settlement agreements, final agency decisions, and final agency orders fully implementing AJ decisions. Published Sept. 27, 2021 Updated Oct. 28, 2021. "In accordance with remedial compliance action item I contained in the November 7, 2018 decision of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Office of Federal Operations (EEOC) in Sandra M. McConnell et al.
Postal Service, EEOC Appeal No. More in: Issue Briefs. 0120122795 (Feb. 23, 2016), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120122795.txt. For our clients, please provide your updated contact information to us. The USPS is an independent agency of the federal government that receives no tax dollars, and is the second-largest employer in the US behind Walmart. 0120162491 (July 25, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120162491.pdf. An EEOC Administrative Judge has approved a settlement in the Pittman v. USPS Class Complaint in which the complaint alleged discrimination based on disability against a class of employees in permanent rehabilitation positions, on a nation-wide basis. Complainant established a prima facie case of age discrimination, and Agency did not meet its burden of production to articulate a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for not selecting Complainant for a supervisory position; stating that a complainant was not selected because she received a lower score than the selectees does not meet an agencys burden of production, unless the agency explains the specific reasoning for the score. Workers allege that they were let go from their new positions when the USPS told them that there was not enough work in the new positions to keep the workers employed. Where there was no basis to support the Administrative Judge's award of $9,122.50 more than the requested $122,150.00 in attorney's fees, the appellate decision adjusted the award to reflect the actual amount claimed in the fee petitions. Alesia P. v. Dep't of Justice, EEOC Appeal No. We are dedicated to achieving the best results for you in this case, and we will not let the USPS game of dragging this process out free them from their legal obligations. The claims, evidence, and legal briefs for all of our clients' relief claims have been submitted to the EEOC Administrative Judge. 0120181309 (Aug. 30, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120181309.pdf. 1 min read. Thomasina B. v. Dep't of Justice, EEOC Appeal No. This policy reaffirms the Postal Service's commitment to providing a work environment free of harassment and supersedes MOP HR-06-29-2020-2. Leora R. v. Dep't of Health and Human Services, EEOC Appeal No. A real socialist and internationalist strategy is needed to take control of communications infrastructure from the corporate ruling class and to place it into the hands of the working class worldwide.
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USPS Class Action Claims | Home 2020001428 (Aug. 13, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_12_07/2020001428.pdf. 2019001284 (Aug. 4, 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2020_12_07/2019001284.pdf. 0120132186 (Sept. 17, 2019), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120132186.pdf. Herschel T. v. National Aeronautics and Space Admin., EEOC Appeal No. LockA locked padlock Generally, to win a retaliation case, you have to show (1) legally protected activity -- of which Ryan had tons, (2) adverse employment action -- and getting fired is clearly "adverse," so Ryan had that, too, and (3) a "causal connection" between the legally protected activity and the adverse employment action (uh-oh). Postal workers in the US and worldwide cannot allow their struggles to be trapped within the realm of the labor unions and capitalist parties any longer. In the case of SandraMcConnell, et al. Based on Title VII charges alone, the EEOC collected $234,000,000 in monetary benefits in 2020. Frequently Asked Questions, Commissioner Charges and Directed Investigations, Office of Civil Rights, Diversity and Inclusion, Management Directives & Federal Sector Guidance, Federal Sector Alternative Dispute Resolution, Selected Noteworthy Federal Sector Appellate Decisions. Margaret M. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Appeal No. Administrative Judge properly determined that, where Complainant (through a retainer agreement) was being provided legal services at a reduced rate based on public-interest-minded reasons, the proper hourly rate was the prevailing rate at the time of the fee petition rather than the historical rate at the time the work was performed. In addition to discrimination charges, in fiscal year 2020, the EEOC resolved 165 lawsuits and filed an additional 93 lawsuits. The Agency did not make a good-faith effort to accommodate Complainant's request not to work on Sundays where supervisor did not explore any type of accommodation and there was no indication whether it would be feasible to ask other employees to volunteer to work on Sundays. Complainant subjected to a hostile work environment based on sex where subordinate disparaged him because of his sexual orientation and managers, who placed the onus on Complainant to discipline the harasser or file an EEO complaint, failed to take prompt and effective action; because Agency did not have an effective anti-harassment policy, Agency was ordered to seek technical assistance from EEOC's Office of Federal Operations and to correct the policy's deficiencies. 0120162040 (Apr. The final ruling from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission came more than 10 years after a former employee first filed a class complaint alleging USPS subjected employees to a "pattern. Phyllis F. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. Barbara S. v. U.S. An official website of the United States government. 0120123216 (Jan. 8, 2016), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120123216.txt. Agency liable for harassment and constructive discharge based on sexual orientation where, although Agency removed the harasser from the work schedule at the restaurant where she and Complainant worked pending an investigation, it allowed her to return as a customer--where she continued to harass and threaten Complainant with bodily harm--and it then returned her to the work schedule; under these circumstances, it was reasonable for Complainant to feel so threatened that he resigned. Lauralee C. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. Colby S. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Appeal No. USPS agreed to pay $840,044 for 4,584 pre-complaint settlements, of which 433 were monetary settlements averaging $1,940. An average out of court settlement is about $40,000. Zonia C. v. Dep't of Justice, EEOC Appeal No. Agency, which provided no explanation for the more-than-one-year delay in its issuance of the final decision, was ordered to post a notice at its Complaint Adjudication Office regarding its failure to comply with the Commission's regulatory timeframes and orders and to provide training to its EEO personnel. In order to have met the federal 2% participation rate goal, 14,158 IWTD were needed. The Agency provided insufficient evidence to support its dismissal of a complaint, on the basis that Complainant was not an Agency employee, where the record that the Agency submitted contained only the EEO Counselor's Report, the Notice of Right to File a Discrimination Complaint, and the formal complaint; the Agency did not provide any contracts or affidavits from management officials regarding the day-to-day responsibilities and management of Complainant's position. * EEOC revised the formula for calculating the ADR offer and participation rates in FY 2006. 0120122672 (Feb. 24, 2017), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120122672.txt.
U.S. Postal Service: Further Analysis Could Help Identify Opportunities Foster B. v. Dep't of Health and Human Services, EEOC Appeal No. It is by no accident that our craft is taking positive strides. Celine B. v. Dep't of the Navy, EEOC Appeal No. Agency denied Complainant a reasonable accommodation in violation of the Rehabilitation Act when it failed to provide him with a sign-language interpreter at the kick-off Combined Federal Campaign meeting intended for all facility employees; a "make-up" meeting, where only the CFC representative and three deaf employees, but no keynote speakers, were present was insufficient to remedy the situation. Costs USPS agreed to pay $840,044 for 4,584 pre-complaint settlements, of which 433 were monetary settlements averaging $1,940. Wes S. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Appeal No. Rick G. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. USPS has joined more than 1,500 companies using The Work Number, an automated service that allows you to quickly and securely provide proof of your employment or income. Letter of Caution's reference to an EEO settlement and Complainant's claim of discrimination constituted per se reprisal; references to Complainant's EEO activity in a disciplinary context could reasonably have a chilling effect on the use of the EEO complaint process. 48-1 40-0062-06, the final agency decision (FAD) issued in connection For Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers:
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USPS EEOC Retaliation - McCready Law Neither did the unions make any effort to unite USPS workers with their class brothers and sisters across the border during the 2018 strike of 50,000 Canadian postal workers, who were also fighting against a brutal profit-driven work regimen where real wages had fallen and understaffing led to speedup and heavy workloads that caused an accident rate among postal workers to be five times that of the average rate for federally regulated industries. Employers paid more than $439 million to resolve U.S. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers three ways to voluntarily resolve charges: mediation, settlement and conciliation. 2020002285 (Apr. The DFEC Web site provides very useful information regarding the claims process. 0720160021 (July 25, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0720160021.txt. Substantial evidence supported Administrative Judge's finding that Agency discriminated against Complainant on the bases of race (African American) and sex (male) when it terminated his employment for alleged insubordination and misconduct; AJ found that evidence substantiated Complainant's perception that supervisor regarded him as a "big, Black man" and racially stereotyped his behavior as aggressive and intimidating. Alonzo N. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No.
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Complainant established that she was subjected to a hostile work environment because of her sex where a coworker made several offensive comments to her about her sexual orientation, including "you need a man in your life" and "I do not think same sex couples should be allowed to get married"; Complainant asserted that the comments occurred on a weekly basis, and other coworkers corroborated that the comments occurred. 0120171870 (Mar. According to the decision, Phase 1 of NRP consisted largely of reviewing the files and medical records of all these employees; where needed requesting updated medical documentation from the employee; and verifying that current work actually being performed matched the current job offer. Agency discriminated against Complainant based on sex when it gave her a light-duty assignment that changed her starting time but allowed four male comparators who performed light-duty work to retain their normal starting times; Complainant and the comparators were substantially similar in all relevant aspects: they were Mail Handlers who worked on the same tour at the same facility and reported to the same supervisor. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0520130618.txt.
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First, please know that we will continue fighting to get you the best possible award. In July 2011, under Democratic President Barack Obama, the USPS announced plans to close 3,700 post offices across the US. Agency's final order adopting Administrative Judge's decision vacated, and case remanded to Agency for reissuance of final order, where Complainant did not receive the AJ's decision and therefore was unable to argue with specificity about the AJ's findings and conclusions that the Agency implemented. Update: McConnell vs USPS NRP EEOC Class Action Lawsuit Posted on December 14, 2020 by postal A class action complaint for injured on duty postal employees was certified by an EEOC Administrative Judge (AJ) on May 30,2008. Pamela W. v. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, EEOC Appeal No. 2020), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/decisions/2021_04_05/2019005824%20DEC.pdf. 4B-140-0062-06). The EEOC recognizes this crisis affects all federal employees, complainants, and others involved in the EEO process.
Margeret M. v. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, EEOC Appeal No. The EEOC in making its award of $165,000 in compensatory damages noted that Padilla had asserted that he had both emotional and physical suffering since his termination, lost custody of his daughter, hasnt been able to see his daughter since his former wife and daughter relocated, lost friendships, has slept in his car and frequently didnt have any food. That number includes both private sector and state and local . All workers here quit, retired, or were fired.