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....

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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

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