{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"210. Inside the EEOC: What Federal Employees Should Know","description":"Inside the EEOC: What Federal Employees Should Know What actually happens when a federal employee files an EEOC complaint? In this episode, I sit down with Courtney Mickman, a former EEOC Administrative Judge who\u2019s seen it all\u2014from inside the agency to now representing employees in private practice. We cover the basics of the EEOC process, why return-to-office mandates are triggering a surge in accommodation issues, and how long federal EEO cases really take. Hear important distinctions between DEI policy and what\u2019s actually enforceable under federal law. 00:00 \u2013 Intro: Meet Courtney Mickman 01:22 \u2013 Courtney\u2019s Role at EEOC and Federal Background 03:48 \u2013 What Is an EEOC Administrative Judge? 05:01 \u2013 Discrimination Types EEOC Covers 07:23 \u2013 Current Trends: Return-to-Office and Disability Accommodations 10:22 \u2013 The Burden of the Accommodation Process 12:31 \u2013 Interim Accommodations and Systemic Delays 14:11 \u2013 Advice for Employees Seeking Accommodation 16:42 \u2013 How Long Do EEO Cases Take? 20:55 \u2013 DEI vs. EEOC Law: What\u2019s the Difference? 22:42 \u2013 Resources for Federal Employees and Managers 25:08 \u2013 Final Thoughts + Resource Roundup \u26a0\ufe0f Reminder: This is an informational discussion and not legal advice. If you\u2019re facing an EEO issue, always consult an attorney. Helpful Resources:   EEOC Resources: https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov&amp;nbsp;   Alan Lescht &amp;amp; Associates Blog: https:\/\/www.dcemploymentattorney.com\/resources\/blog\/&amp;nbsp;   Follow Courtney Mickman on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/courtney-mickman-36145633a\/&amp;nbsp;   Work with Love: www.fedupwardcoaching.com&amp;nbsp;   Connect with Love:   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com\/in\/love-rutledge   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees","author_url":"http:\/\/fedupward.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37256990\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37256990"}