As stated earlier, the PCI form appeared a significant departure from previous discovery and acknowledgement order processes, authorized via an EEOC Acknowledgement Order, that seemingly intended to significantly limit discovery. However, it appears the EEOC discontinued use of the PCI form as of January 10, 2024, as indicated by the screen shot below of an acknowledgment order recently received by a client dated February 7, 2024.
Tag: EEO Process
Requests for Admissions Excluded from EEO Discovery?
Requests for Admissions in the EEOC discovery phase is a very important, but often underrated component of discovery. It now appears at risk.
Initial EEO Interview Session
In the federal sector, following initial EEO contact, an initial EEO interview session will be conducted in accordance with law regulation.
Pandemic and Post Pandemic Federal Employee Travel
Pandemic and Post Pandemic federal employee travel will be a key area of employment impacted by societal changes resulting from the Pandemic.
EEOC PCI : Preliminary Case Information Order
As of the publication date of this article, the EEOC PCI process is a relatively new development that will affect all case processing.
Proving Delivery
In Morgan v. Department of Veterans Affairs, 108 LRP 7740 , EEOC No. 0120080380 (EEOC OFO 2008), a tracking slip showing a notice of right to file was left at a complainant’s doorstep. However, it was not conclusive evidence the complainant actually received the notice on that day.
Case Evaluation for Prospective Clients
In our case evaluation, we note many situations may be “adverse” or otherwise objectionable, not all situations and appeals are actionable.
Mediation and Settlement Service Announcement
Employees engaged in pro se administrative litigation (for example, EEOC complaints or MSPB appeals) often just seek assistance during specific components of a process in an effort to save money.
EEO Process Chart for Federal Employees
One of the most common questions we receive concerns the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint process. Yes, without question, the process can be confusing to the uninitiated. This is why there are numerous published EEO complaint process charts.
EEO Complaint Process in the Federal Sector
During the past two years, we noticed many federal agencies deviating from a clearly defined, though not stringent, EEO complaint process.
The “Agency File” MSPB Schedule 752
This article is intended to introduce the concept and purpose of an “Agency File” subsequent to a Merit Systems Protection Board Acknowledgement Order (AO).
Leverage the EEO Process If Needed
Federal Employees Should Leverage the EEO Process This article is not intended to serve as a treatise on filing an EEO complaint. It is intended to serve as an introduction to why you may want to leverage the EEO process rather than the…
Failure to State a Claim in an EEO Complaint
Failure to State A Claim in EEOC under Title 29 can lead to dismissal of EEO claims for federal employees.