For example, a family member might be able to provide a short statement confirming what you experienced at that time, and explaining that you were forced to leave your job long before you planned on leaving.In sum, by providing additional accurate information to the EEOC Judge regarding your experience, you can help the Judge understand your constructive discharge claim. Yes, if you retain us, you will owe a 30% contingency fee on the value of your recovery. 9. Go ahead and read through the instructions we provided and do the best that you can. We understand that there is some confusion as to the date when the spreadsheet submissions are due. By doing so, the EEOC Administrative Judge is hopeful that unnecessary delays are avoided. We do not know which claimants will have their claims selected for a hearing, how the EEOC will make those selections, or how the hearings will work. Because this is not a settlement, we are agreeing to represent each individual class member who retains us through the individual EEOC claims process. * Please continue to check our website for updates in the coming weeks. As a result of our identification of various processes and systems that could easily be utilized to gather the information needed by the EEOC, the Agency was ordered to provide an update to the EEOC Administrative Judge within a week as to their ability to access and produce such information. Important: the phone number referenced in the notice from the EEOC should read 1-877-465-4142, and the correct website link is as follows: https://www.eeoc-nrpphase2.com/Home/portalid/0. The USPS attorneys are attempting to further delay the awards in this case by filing an improper appeal in the middle of the process. My Supervisor complained about my limitations. However, in the event the case settles at some point in the future, we would seek to have the Postal Service pay all of the fees in this case so that the class members do not have to pay those fees from their individual recoveries. Of note, Judge Roberts-Draper continued to express a strong desire to expedite the claims process in order to provide appropriate relief to claimants. When the EEOC notice is issued, we will post a copy of it on this website. We will take all steps necessary to provide the Judge with timely submissions for all our clients. Again, do the best you can with the information you know. If you have already done so, thank you! Meaning, the Agency has identified certain individuals they believe did not submit a timely claim to NEEOSIO. In the past few weeks, we received a very large number of calls and emails related to this case. Further, we urged the Judge to direct USPS to promptly provide claimants with the partial relief that USPS has already conceded in these claims. We will do everything in our power to reward your patience by fighting for a fair and reasonable determination of your individual claims for relief. The Judge has repeatedly emphasized her strong desire to identify a path for prompt, fair resolution of valid claims for relief. We greatly appreciate your patience during this process. You should mail this letter to: USPS - NELU Please continue to check the website for updates. Can I be reinstated to my USPS job now while this relief process is ongoing? For more information about the Pittman class action, please go to http://www.pittmanclass.com. We do not yet have any estimate on the length of time that this process will take. During the call, we voiced the frustration of our clients as to the continuous delay tactics used by the Agency that has made this process nearly fifteen years long and not yet complete. NO ONE SHOULD BE REQUESTING A FAD and THE AGENCY SHOULD NOT BE ISSUING FADs.. Because the enormous volume of individual claims is unprecedented at the EEOC, no one is completely certain about the precise path that the litigation will take. In submitting such a request, Phase 1 Class Counsel took this opportunity to alert the EEOC about the deficiencies in the Agencys portion of the spreadsheet. are not a guarantee of whether any recovery may be obtained in this case, or how much will be awarded. Please continue to check our website for updates in the coming months and as always, feel free to give us a call as to where things stand. Thomas & Solomon LLP is a firm serving Rochester, NY in Workplace Harassment, Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment cases. Similarly, the Administrative Judge has indicated that she is working remotely on this case (and others). Some 41,000 past and. And, while the Administrative Judge continues her admirable efforts to make meaningful progress on this case, the simple fact remains that the EEOC has never dealt with litigation like this, with over 28,000 claimants. We believe that the Administrative Judge's news from today means that we should see some real progress in 2023 toward a final result for your claim in this case. In the coming weeks, our offices will be working with claimants to gather the necessary information for the Administrative Judge. Before calling, please review the instructions carefully and be sure to check www.NRPclassaction.com, because the answer to your question may be answered there. Our approach would lead to the fastest means of considering all Class Member claims in a fair manner. If you did not receive an automated call from us with the special number for you to call to hear the recording, please reach out via email at nrpclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com or by telephone at 585-272-0540. Our class action lawsuit attorneys have a national reputation for successfully handling class action lawsuits of all types and sizes. We recommend emailing FADs to us at NRPclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com or faxing us at (585) 272-0574. The Administrative Judge made very clear that further delays would not be well-received, and that she expects to see the completed spreadsheet by no later than November 18, 2022. Therefore, to the best of our understanding, it is very unlikely that USPS will pay you any money that must then be paid by you to OWCP. Do you need to file an individual appeal from the FAD? Thomas & Solomon has sent letters to members of the class in addition to USPS, which was required to notify those individuals of their eligibility to sign their names onto the suit within 10. To accommodate the requesting parties, the Administrative Judge extended the deadline to object until August 28, 2020. The Judge issued an important order today approving the use of Special Masters to assist the EEOC in reviewing the 28,000+ disputed claims in this case. If you retain us and you turn down some relief that is offered as part of your claim, you would pay no contingency fee related to that rejected relief. We will provide an update on this website when we learn more about the judge's decision regarding the process moving forward, and any other significant updates in the case. 4B-140-0062-06. You could authorize the Postal Service to pay the 30% contingency fee directly to us, and that way it would be clear for tax purposes that you did not receive that additional amount as part of your final money award. You should include specific names of people that harassed you, and approximate dates to the best you can. The EEOC Administrative Judge issued a new order regarding the processing of claims in this case. Thank you for your support, assistance, and patience throughout this claims process. The judge stressed that the EEOC is actively weighing different ways to move the process forward. We recommend emailing such letters to us at NRPclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com or faxing us at (585) 272-0574. (Even in that small subset of claims, the Postal Service has not yet paid a single dollar to any claimant, to the best of our knowledge.) We were not involved in the process of USPS accessing Pittman settlement documents, and those documents do not directly relate to the NRP Class Action. The Judge answered this question explicitly, and the answer is No. The Judge noted that there are two ways this case will be resolved: (1) either through the special master process; OR (2) if a claimant opts out and seeks a FAD. You do not need to send us documents that you already sent us. Our goal is to move the claims forward as fast as possible with a fair and efficient process for all claimants. If you have trouble accessing the website referenced in the notice from the EEOC, you can call 877-465-4142 for assistance. While each of these attempts to delay the action have been rejected, the Administrative Judge has not yet selected a Special Master. To see the Motion that was filed, CLICK HERE. Please note that this does not directly relate to your claim in the NRP Class Action. We continue to take every action possible to help the Judge move this process forward. * ATTORNEY ADVERTISING * If you have already hired our firms to represent you, we will be filing a legal brief in support of your claim. Without your patience and persistence, the Postal Service would have won without a fight. However, the employee must file the claim for damages by April 12, 2018. . The recording will be available 24 hours a day (7 days a week) until April 9, 2021. In other words, please do not contact the EEOC or the Postal Service about your claim without checking with us first. They indicated that I would lose my job and my retirement benefits, so I felt I had no option except to retire; or NRP Class Action Against USPS Updates Fax number: (585) 272-0574 New Temporary Fax Line: (585) 625-0274 Current Developments Update - April 18, 2019 Status Update - Motion Filed to Force USPS to Submit NRP Files We recommend emailing such letters to us at NRPclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com or faxing us at 585-272-0574. In advance of the May 12, 2022 status conference, the EEOC Administrative Judge circulated a new spreadsheet with additional information requested. My Manager told me that I might be sent to work for Walmart or another company. We believe the Postal Service must be held accountable for the consequences of its discrimination. USPS actually tried this in 2013 in this case, and the untimely appeal was rejected. The Judge has indicated a desire to resolve this issue promptly, if possible. Please also send us a copy of the initial claim form and any supporting documents you submitted to the postal service, the dispute letter, and the Final Agency Decision. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at nrpclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com or call us at 585-272-0540. As a result, all individual claims will be sent back to the Administrative Judge for appropriate processing, in accordance with EEOC Management Directive 110, Chapter 8, Section XII.C. We will promptly provide an update on this website as soon as that information is available. She said that in the coming weeks, the EEOC will issue a notice to all of the claimants about the EEOC website. Please check this website for updates. The Order sets out that Class Members who did not retain Class Counsel are not represented by our law firms. For most claimants, filling out the form will take less than one hour. We are continuing the process of organizing this information as fast as possible. Therefore, if you have not already provided us with a Disability Form (Supplemental Declaration Regarding Disability), you must provide that form to us right away so that it can be filed by March 31. Salomon v A Salomon & Co Ltd [1896] UKHL 1, [1897] AC 22 is a landmark UK company law case. My Supervisors or co-workers called me lazy due to my restrictions. We understand any references by the EEOC Administrative Judge to the year 2020 was made in error and instead refers to 2022. We understand that this has been a long and frustrating journey, but as your attorneys, we will continue to take every action possible to help the Judge move this process forward! Furthermore, the Administrative Judge directed both parties to resubmit an additional copy of claimant documents submitted previously. This is a good development, but a lengthy fight remains in order to obtain a just and fair result. Just do the best that you can with any information that you know. Please continue to monitor the website for updates. v. United States Postal Service an AJ decision certified the following class: All permanent rehabilitation employees and limited duty employees at the U.S. Even though we have not had any role in the preparation of these notices from the EEOC, we want to do whatever we can to help the EEOC as it processes the claims for relief. The value and strength of the lawsuit is that there are so many people who the Commission has found to have been harmed by the NRP. Appeal pending. If you have received that notice from us, please provide the requested information to us as soon as possible, but no later than February 10, 2023. If you have not yet provided a Declaration to us, you now have one last opportunity: if you provide us with a Declaration as soon as possible and no later than April 30, 2019, we will be able to include your Declaration in a timely submission to the Judge. We hope the EEOC will act quickly to restore order to this process. The EEOC Administrative Judge held a status conference on November 19, 2019. First, the Judge announced that the special website created for this case will be posted and active in the coming weeks. As a general reminder: if you hired our law firms to represent you, we will respond to any and all requests by the EEOC or the Postal Service for information about your claim, and our offices will contact you if more information is needed. Our proposed Case Management Order calls for immediate processing of 50 initial claims, including opportunities for limited discovery. At the very latest, you must complete, sign and return the form to us by March 25, 2019. I was told that I would be sent to work for Walmart; or We sincerely hope that the Administrative Judge's news from today means that we will all see some real progress in 2023 toward a final result for your claim in this case. Videos To Help You Complete The Declaration Form, https://www.eeoc-nrpphase2.com/Home/portalid/0, nrpclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com, NRPclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com. For better or worse, this case presents numerous potential impediments to wide-spread settlement. So I understood that I had no option but to retire; or, I was told that I would be sent to work for Walmart; or, They indicated that I would lose my job and my retirement benefits, so I felt I had no option except to retire; or, They would not give me an assignment that fit with my medical restrictions, so I had no option but to retire; or. First, please know that we will continue fighting to get you the best possible award. On February 11, 2019, Class Counsel filed a proposed Case Management Order to establish a comprehensive claims determination process. On March 8, 2021, we followed the EEOC Administrative Judges orders, and filed a list of five potential Special Masters who can assist with processing the claims in this case. On a related issue, a few claimants have asked if they can both request a FAD and still get the advantages of this case. In this case, the EEOC will appoint five Special Masters who will each have broad discretion to recommend damages and relief for the claims presented to them. Postal Service, EEOC Case No. A copy of the Case Management Order is available by clicking here. In other words, our clients should complete the forms and return them to us as soon as possible so we can help the Judge move forward in the claim review process. The Administrative Judge has asked our offices to provide any evidence that claims were timely. While the Agency once again attempted to further delay the matter by claiming that some of the data such as disability status was not something they had access to in the requested format, our offices were quick to point out systems in which such information could be accessed by the Postal Service. Thus, by the Fall of 2021, the EEOC will have a large volume of claim valuations for this case, which will accelerate the EEOCs valuation of all the remaining claims. Today, we had another video conference call with the Administrative Judge, lasting more than one hour. We will provide updated information regarding the process on this website. To schedule an employment law attorney consultation, please call or complete the intake form below. Today we heard from EEOC Administrative Judge regarding the ongoing effort to compile claims information in an excel format. The bottom line remains as before: there is no indication at this time that the Agency is prepared to make any settlement offer to any claimants. Please continue to monitor our website for updates. On March 22, 2021, the Judge issued an Order squarely rejecting the Postal Services motion. In order to keep our internal records accurate, please continue to keep our office updated on any changes to your contact information or other significant life events, such as a diagnosis of a terminal illness or the filing of bankruptcy. On the other hand, the Judge acknowledged the extraordinary difficulties associated with a case of this magnitude and complexity. USPS has submitted disputes to the EEOC for over 28,000 claims; to the best of our knowledge USPS has provisionally and/or partially accepted less than one percent of claims, and has made zero payments to any claimants. At Thomas & Solomon LLP, you can have your rights protected and your voice heard by a firm with the resources to hold employers accountable. The best way to provide this information is to email us at nrpclassaction@theemploymentattorneys.com. Judge Roberts-Draper indicated that she would issue a written order providing her decisions on some pending procedural motions. Thank you! She said that not all claims will receive a hearing, but that the EEOC would choose certain claims to be heard by EEOC Administrative Judges. The Declaration form contains information that the EEOC Judge has requested for each claimant. For example, we reported that there had been some confusing information provided by the EEOCs administrator. We are hopeful that these additional resources will assist the Administrative Judge in the evaluation of the more than 28,000 claims that were filed. The 30% contingency fee therefore covers the additional work we will perform on your behalf to help you get any money and other relief you may be entitled to receive as a class member. Thank you. The Class is represented by Thomas & Solomon LLP, and Kator, Parks, Weiser & Harris, PLLC. Yes. While neither spoke during the video call, EEOC Administrative Judge Roberts-Draper did take several breaks in order to confer with her team and review her notes. Many of you have asked about the next steps in the EEOC process. You should include in a Continuation sheet a description of why you concluded or felt that you had to retire or separate at that time.If applicable to you, here are some possible short statements that can help explain what happened: Our battle with the Postal Service continues regarding their refusal to provide evidence to the EEOC Judge in connection with individual claims for relief. Following the EEOC Administrative Judges request, the parties each provided additional information to assist in the process to evaluate claimant relief. It is likely that the Postal Service will take into account your OWCP payments when calculating any backpay that is owed to you. Nevertheless, those survey responses might help give you a starting point! If claimants appeal is heard by OFO, the Agencys decision can be upheld or the case can be remanded to an AJ in that claimants geographical area to determine damages. Due to these deficiencies and in the interest of ensuring that the spreadsheet is complete and accurate as ordered by the EEOC, the Administrative Judge granted a brief 30 day extension to complete their portion of the spreadsheet and to continue addressing deficiencies with the Agency. The Administrative Judge held another video status conference with us today, and shared some news about the EEOC's plans for moving this case forward. However, before you turn down any relief, you should speak with Class Counsel to explore your options. On September 26, 2022, Phase 1 Class Counsel and the Agency had a video conference with the Administrative Judge where the spreadsheet project was discussed in detail. U.S. Thank you again for your cooperation and patience. (If you have already completed that form and submitted it to us, there is no other action needed by you at this time.). As the attorneys who initially filed the charge that began this action back in 2007, we understand this has been a long and frustrating road, but please know that we will continue to fight for each of our claimants. Due to these changes, please be aware that there may be delays in our offices responding to any inquiries. On the other hand, USPS partially accepted some parts of a small percentage of claims (less than 2%). We will conduct discovery and an investigation into your claim, based on the information we already have about the case and in seeking new information and records related to your claim. The letters state that the USPS has possession of your settlement claim form from the Pittman class action, and you can request a copy of the claim form from the USPS. The judge directed that the USPS set up a website to post updates and orders in this case, and USPS announced that the website was now set up at www.uspsclassactionclaims.com. We eagerly await the next conference with the Court and will provide an update when one has been scheduled. No, there has been no settlement of this case. Whether you get any money and how much is determined by the EEOCs decision on your claim. We understand that some class members who submitted claims for individual relief have received response letters from the Postal Service.
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