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On June 5, 2023, the EEOC granted final approval to the Settlement Agreement in the DoDEA class action. Under the Settlement Agreement, DoDEA will pay up to $7,713,000 to pay Class Member claims and attorney fees. DoDEA is required to issue a Proof of Claim and Release form to be completed by Class Members seeking relief. We will provide updates and additional information as the settlement award process moves forward.

The Washington Post reported on the experience of two clients of Kator, Parks, Weiser & Wright. Joscelyn Funnié and Deborah Shaw filed claims of whistleblower retaliation against the Social Security Administration’s inspector general’s office. As the Post reports, Ms. Shaw won a finding that she was subjected to illegal whistleblower retaliation, and Ms. Funnié settled her case with the agency. The Post’s reporting highlights the problems the can be faced by federal employees who report wrongdoing by managers at federal agencies.

You can read the Washington Post’s article by clicking here.

If you have questions about reporting violations in your workplace, or if you believe that you are being retaliated against for protected whistleblowing activity, you may contact KPWW for a free consultation.

On June 1, 2022, Cathy Harris was sworn in as a Member of the MSPB, and assumed the role as Acting Chair. After being nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Ms. Harris has now assumed the role of leading the agency that is charged with protecting the federal civil service merit systems.

Ms. Harris had worked with our law firm for over 20 years.

“We at Kator Parks couldn’t be happier to see our long-term partner reach this amazing achievement,” said Kator Parks Partner Michael Kator. “While we are sad to see Cathy Harris go, there’s no one more qualified to take on this important role. Our loss is the nation’s gain.”

Following Harris’ departure, the firm has been renamed Kator, Parks, Weiser & Wright, PLLC.