Employees who seek judicial review in federal district court of an adverse Grievance Board decision involving sexual orientation discrimination must do so within 180 days. The court s review in this type of case is much more limited. Because pleadings must conform to court rules and AFSA representation is unavailable at this level, AFSA suggests that employees retain a personal attorney. AFSA has a referral list of experienced attorney in the Washington, D.C. area to assist you. The above information, which has been verified by the Department of State s Office of EEO and Civil Rights, is intended as general guidance.
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