Protecting Federal Workers and the MSPB - “I Got Fired!” Show From The Spiggle Law Firm

Work discrimination lawyer Rob Porter covers what public sector employees need to know about the Merit Systems Protection Board, an agency that resolves disputes about employees. The “I Got Fired!” Show, hosted by Tom Spiggle, gives real-world advice for workers who have been fired or are afraid they might be. Featuring expert employment lawyers who specialize in protecting workers, we cover unfair dismissal, discrimination, disability, and litigation. Learn more here: https://www.spigglelaw.com/tools-reso.... Subscribe here:    / @spigglelaw  . 1:25 What is the MSPB 3:00 What the MSPB covers - removal, demotion, suspension - and who can file a complaint 3:56 Federal employees and due process, 5th Amendment rights 6:00 Protecting federal employees 7:15 What happens if you want to appeal an MSPB decision 10:10 EEOC vs MSPB 12 Why a lawyer is helpful in MSPB appeals - trial lawyer tips 13 The best evidence in an MSPB appeal/trial 16 Short discovery periods 19 Can I settle? 20:50 What is the timeline? 23:28 Time theft and other case issues 24:25 Discrimination at work, workplace discrimination examples 29:05 Burden of proof is on the agency 33:25 How to appeal 35:35 What happens to findings 39:25 Was this employment discrimination? 40:18 How to get a monetary award after being discriminated at work 41:38 When to call a work lawyer The Spiggle Law Firm covers employment law and protects workers from wrongful employment practices. Since opening its doors in 2009, our employment lawyers have negotiated millions in settlements and become a trusted and respected advocate for those facing discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace, including: Family Medical Leave Act Pregnancy, Gender, Race, Disability and Age Discrimination Severance, Pay and Overtime Federal Workers and Military Sexual Harassment Whistleblower and Workplace Investigations A Virginia-based law firm, we represent clients across the region in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Learn more at https://www.spigglelaw.com/ and find us on: Facebook:   / spigglelaw   Twitter:   / tspiggle   LinkedIn:   / the-spiggle-law-firm