Boutique Employment Law Firm
Established in 1982, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a boutique employment law firm based in Washington, D.C., renowned for its deep expertise in federal employment law and government affairs.
Results-Driven Approach
With a client-focused and results-driven approach, the firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including employment law representation, workplace investigations, government investigations, security clearance assistance, and mediation services.
Dedicated Attorneys
Our expert team of attorneys is dedicated to providing high-caliber services tailored to the unique needs of federal employees and agencies, ensuring effective navigation through complex legal challenges.
Practice Areas
Employment Law Services
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Employer Workplace Investigations
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Government Investigations
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Bivens, Section 1983, and RFRA Litigation
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On April 17, 2026, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a decision clarifying its position on when employees can refuse to answer questions from agency investigators without being subject to discipline
On April 2, 2026, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a precedential
decision to find pecuniary compensatory damages can be awarded when an appellant has
demonstrated that they suffered adverse tax consequences because of a back pay award made to
remedy a discriminatory personnel action.
Last week, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a precedential decision holding that Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave requests must be made explicitly and in advance, overturning years of precedent to the contrary, and clarifying the evidentiary standards for “administratively acceptable” evidence