Patricia W. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. Padilla v. USPS, EEOC Appeal No. Administrative Judge properly ordered Agency to stop issuing cease-and-desist letters to employees who have reported discrimination, absent clear, documented evidence of some conduct (other than reporting discrimination) that the Agency reasonably concludes would warrant discipline in the absence of the employee's protected activity; issuing Complainant a cease-and-desist letter gave the appearance that Complainant, who complained of ongoing racial and sexual harassment, was just as culpable as her harasser. EEOC finds that a USPS employee claims of discrimination and retaliation were not sufficiently investigated by the agency. 1-800-669-6820 (TTY) Alline B. v. Social Security Administration, EEOC Appeal No. PEN Resources foir Postal Employees 2 The present-day value of comparable cases is to be considered when determining an award of emotional distress damages. 0120162314 (June 5, 2018), https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/decisions/0120162314.txt. Record was insufficient to determine whether Agency jointly employed Complainant where record did not contain the contract between the Agency and staffing firm, Complainant's position description, or any evidence regarding the day-to-day actions, duties, and responsibilities of Complainant's job. The Administrative Judge properly awarded Complainant $3,000.00 in nonpecuniary compensatory damages where Complainant offered corroborative testimony from his family, friends, and colleagues; the AJ found that Complainant's testimony was not credible in some respects but was credible with respect to how the discrimination affected his family and work life; and the amount awarded was consistent with amounts awarded under similar circumstances. The EEOC ordered the Postal Service to notify each class member, within 10 calendar days, of the EEOC decision. However, the EEO refused to award more than $1,000 in attorney fees as the record didnt include an affidavit submitted by Padillas attorney, only his account indicating monthly payments to his attorney for services rendered. IV. As of September 30, 2009, USPS employed 5,372 (0.76%) Individuals with Targeted Disabilities (IWTD). The struggles the Craft has faced over the Financial Issues for Local, State Union Officers, Arbitrator Sharnoff Issues National-Level Award on ADUS Craft Jurisdiction, Das Issues Remedy Award on PM End of Day Button Case, Arbitrator Sustains APWUs Position on Clerk Craft Jurisdiction over Parcel Sorting Work, Taking the MVS Craft Forward One Step at a Time. by Kirk Angel | Mar 16, 2021 | EEOC, Employment Law, General | 0 comments. PDF Front page | U.S. Department of the Treasury She further alleged the USPS retaliated against her for prior EEO action from 2005-2006. Rick G. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, EEOC Appeal No. 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. NEW YORK (AP) Four New York City ambulance workers who said they were disciplined for speaking to the media during the harrowing, early months of the COVID-19 pandemic have reached a settlement in their free speech lawsuit against the fire department and the city, their union announced Wednesday.