Pines Federal Employment Attorneys
Pines Federal Employment Attorneys
Podcast Description
Empowering Workers: Federal Employees, Disability and Employment Rights, and Social Security Disability for All is a podcast dedicated to advocating for federal employees and individuals navigating disability and employment challenges. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist and featuring expert insights from attorney Eric Pines, the show dives into critical topics like workplace accommodations, employee rights, and social security disability claims. With actionable advice and compassionate discussions, each episode empowers listeners with knowledge and tools to overcome legal and professional hurdles.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers critical themes including federal disability claims, workplace accommodations, social security disability benefits, and employee rights, with episodes like 'Cracking the Code: Navigating OPM Disability and Social Security Disability Claims' and 'Ensuring Equal Access: Advocating for Federal Employees’ Accommodation Rights' providing practical advice and expert insights.
Empowering Workers: Federal Employees, Disability and Employment Rights, and Social Security Disability for All is a podcast dedicated to advocating for federal employees and individuals navigating disability and employment challenges. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist and featuring expert insights from attorney Eric Pines, the show dives into critical topics like workplace accommodations, employee rights, and social security disability claims. With actionable advice and compassionate discussions, each episode empowers listeners with knowledge and tools to overcome legal and professional hurdles.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Eric Pines pulls back the curtain on EEO mediation, revealing the confidential dynamics that lead to resolution. He explains preparation (legal framing + emotional catharsis), the critical role of tone and demeanor, agency tactics like limited authority, and how counsel negotiates effectively. Eric shares a recurring success story where mediation secures non-disciplinary removal, disability retirement support, and attorney fees—creating a true win-win without litigation.
Key Timestamps:
00:01 – Show Introduction
00:30 – EEO Mediation Overview (Post-Filing Resolution Path)
01:30 – Preparation: Legal Elements + Personal Story
03:00 – Tone & Demer (Honey vs. Vinegar Strategy)
04:30 – Agency Tactics: Limited Authority & Token Offers
05:30 – Watch For: Confirm Settlement Authority Early
06:30 – Counsel’s Edge: Negotiation Experience & Perspective-Taking
08:00 – Full vs. Partial Resolutions (Complete Release Standard)
09:00 – If Mediation Fails: Resume Litigation (Confidentiality Rules)
10:30 – Success Example: Non-Disciplinary Removal + Disability Support
12:30 – Bruner Presumption & Form 3112 Guidance
13:30 – Win-Win Outcomes (Agency FTE + Employee Security)
14:30 – Closing & Call to Action
About the Show:
“Empowering Workers” delivers clear, actionable guidance on federal employee disability retirement, employment rights, and Social Security Disability. Eric Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment lawyer and former in-house counsel for over 50,000 federal workers, helps listeners navigate complex benefits with confidence and clarity.
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