Following the EEOC Administrative Judge’s request, the parties each provided additional information to assist in the process to evaluate claimant relief. Since providing the requested information, we have not yet heard back from the EEOC Administrative Judge, but based on the last conference, we expect to hear from her in the coming weeks.

We have received many inquiries as to whether the EEOC Administrative Judge intends to utilize the assistance of special masters.During the March 4, 2022 conference with the EEOC Administrative Judge, she indicated that the special master issue is still under “advisement.” We understand this to mean that her in-depth questioning regarding the Postal Service’s access to certain information will assist her in determining the best and most efficient path forward, including as to whether special masters should be utilized. As mentioned in our March 4, 2022 update, the EEOC Administrative Judge was joined at the last conference by an EEOC data person, as well as another Administrative Judge. 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.

Please continue to check our website for updates in the coming weeks.