{"podcast":{"title":"FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees","slug":"fedupward-podcast-tips-for-federal-government-employees-624290","podcast_index_feed_id":624290,"rss_url":"https://fedupward.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://fedupward.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/0/3/8/40389506a724e392/fedupward_logo.png","author":"Love Rutledge","episode_count":199,"summary":"The FedUpward Podcast gives federal employees and friends of feds strategies and tips for navigating everyday problems. This is a place for federal employees to network, share ideas and get better. Don't get fed up. Get FedUpward!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fedupward-podcast-tips-for-federal-government-employees-624290"},"episode":{"title":"210. Inside the EEOC: What Federal Employees Should Know","slug":"210-inside-the-eeoc-what-federal-employees-should-know","published_at":"2025-07-02T13:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fedupward-podcast-tips-for-federal-government-employees-624290/210-inside-the-eeoc-what-federal-employees-should-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fedupward-podcast-tips-for-federal-government-employees-624290","url":"https://fedupward.libsyn.com/210-inside-the-eeoc-what-federal-employees-should-know","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fedupward/Courtney_Mickman_Globally.mp3?dest-id=1392413","summary":"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's seen it all—from 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's actually enforceable under federal law. 00:00 – Intro: Meet Courtney Mickman 01:22 – Courtney's Role at EEOC and Federal Background 03:48 – What Is an EEOC Administrative Judge? 05:01 – Discrimination Types EEOC Covers 07:23 – Current Trends: Return-to-Office and Disability Accommodations 10:22 – The Burden of the Accommodation Process 12:31 – Interim Accommodations and Systemic Delays 14:11 – Advice for Employees Seeking Accommodation 16:42 – How Long Do EEO Cases Take? 20:55 – DEI vs. EEOC Law: What's the Difference? 22:42 – Resources for Federal Employees and Managers 25:08 – Final Thoughts + Resource Roundup ⚠️ Reminder: This is an informational discussion and not legal advice. If you're facing an EEO issue, always consult an attorney. Helpful Resources: EEOC Resources: https://www.eeoc.gov Alan Lescht & Associates Blog: https://www.dcemploymentattorney.com/resources/blog/ Follow Courtney Mickman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-mickman-36145633a/ Work with Love: www.fedupwardcoaching.com Connect with Love: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/love-rutledge","meta_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 wit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1588,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fedupward-podcast-tips-for-federal-government-employees-624290/episodes/210-inside-the-eeoc-what-federal-employees-should-know/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fedupward-podcast-tips-for-federal-government-employees-624290/210-inside-the-eeoc-what-federal-employees-should-know.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}