San Diego Federal Employment Attorney

California has over 160,000 federal employees, making up about 8% of federal workers in the United States. San Diego is home to many federal employees in diverse agencies. There are many benefits to being a federal employee in San Diego, but federal workers are subject to some of the same unfair work environments and situations as other employees, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair disciplinary actions, and other violations of federal employment laws.

Our firm is dedicated to protecting all of California’s workers against unfair treatment in the workplace, including federal employees in San Diego. Call Browne Employment Lawyers for representation in your federal workplace violation case so we can begin strategizing the best way forward for your desired outcome.

Why Choose Us as Your Federal Employment Attorneys in San Diego?

Federal agencies use powerful measures to defend their positions, even when they’ve violated an employee’s rights. No one should take on a claim against a federal employer without skilled, experienced representation. At Browne Employment Lawyers in San Diego, we believe in defending the employment rights and basic civil rights of all California workers, including federal employees. We offer our clients the following advantages:

• A free initial consultation in your case and contingency-based payment so you pay nothing until after we recover monetary compensation or the resolution you’re seeking
• Open communication and availability so no client ever feels sidelined in their own case
• A history of strong results in our employee protection cases, including three and four-figure settlements and court awards for monetary compensation to wronged employees
• We assertively advocate for every client’s rights, even against the most powerful employers and insurance companies
• A strong knowledge base in state and federal employment law including the constitutional and statutory protections against disciplinary actions against federal employees
• We believe in every employee’s right to a workplace that’s free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation so we take on your case as though it’s our own

Our track record of success in defending all clients against unfair work practices puts a powerful voice behind your claim. You never have to be alone in seeking the legal action you are entitled to after becoming the victim of an employer’s wrongful actions, including in federal job positions.

What Is the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC)?

The EEOC is a federal agency responsible for ensuring that federal employers do not violate the civil rights of their employees or job applicants, including actions based on the following protected characteristics:

• Race, ethnicity, or country of origin
• Sex
• Gender, gender identity, or gender preference
• Marital status
• Age
• Disability
• Military or veteran status
• Pregnancy
• Religion
• Prior EEOC action

Over 85% of federal workers live in states outside of the capitol, including in California. When a federal employee receives unfair treatment on the job in San Diego, they need a law firm with years of experience navigating federal employment protection laws to receive the robust legal representation required to defend their rights against the most powerful employment entity in the U.S.

What Types of Federal Administration Agencies are Key to Resolving a Federal Employment Case?

Work-related problems are not exclusive to private companies but in federal employment cases, there are different administrative agencies governing employee protections. These include the following key agencies:

• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC): we defend employees facing harassment and/or discrimination based on protected characteristics
• The Civil Rights Act of 1968: we ensure the protection of every person’s basic civil rights in all cases
• The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB): we defend clients through disciplinary investigations, actions, and hearings, ensuring the protection of their rights
• The Federal Labor Law: we provide legal counsel for members of federal labor unions to aid in resolving disputes
• The Americans with Disabilities Act: we ensure protections are in place for disabled federal employees under this act
• The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA): federal employees have a right to keep their health insurance after leaving a federal job position under this protection
• The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP): This ensures that federal employees injured on the job receive critical benefits such as compensation for medical expenses and lost income

We help federal employees in all work-related legal situations, guiding them toward the best legal remedy afforded to them under their federal protections. Federal employees cannot be subject to discipline or termination of their employment without cause.

Examples of Federal Employment Complaints in San Diego

Federal employees deserve representation when they experience unfair treatment in the workplace or during the application process. Taking on a claim doesn’t have to be daunting when an attorney assertively defends your rights in cases such as the following:

• Unfair labor practices
• Wrongful termination
• Discrimination
• Workplace injuries
• Unmerited disciplinary action
• Whistleblower retaliation
• Negative performance review
• Reduction in Force Rights (RIF) denials
• Disability retirement denials
• Workplace retaliation
• Sexual harassment
• Unfair wage and hour practices
• Pay reductions
• Demotions
• Violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Hostile workplace claims
• Forced retirement

If your federal employment case or grievance isn’t listed above, it doesn’t mean you don’t have a valid claim. Reach out to Browne Employment Lawyers for a free consultation and we will evaluate the merits of your unique federal employment case.

Filing Deadlines Are Different for Federal Employees

Federal workers in San Diego not only face different laws for their workplace protections than private company employees, but the timelines for filing for legal action vary in federal employment law cases—they are typically shorter than in non-federal employment claims. Depending on the type of action a federal employee pursues, their deadline to file a claim could be as short as 45 days after the unfair workplace action. Complaints may be filed with the EEOC up to 300 days after the action, depending on the type of complaint. 

It’s important to speak to a San Diego federal employment attorney at Browne Employment Lawyers as soon as possible to ensure that you do not miss your window for filing a complaint and seeking corrective action or compensation.

Call Browne Employment Lawyers Today for An Evaluation of Your Federal Employment Law Case in San Diego

Many federal employees with valid grievances wrongfully believe they cannot have a favorable outcome in a federal employment action. In actuality, federal employees in San Diego and elsewhere have extensive resources and agencies in place to ensure the protection of their right to fair treatment. 

Remember that meeting time limits in federal cases is critical to achieving a desirable resolution, Contact our employment attorneys in San Diego at Browne Employment Lawyers today so we can begin strategizing the right path forward for your legal action.