For Employees

Guidance for the moments that define a career.

Sterling Advisory is a boutique consultancy. Engagements are limited, confidential, and built around your specific facts.

01

Discrimination & Civil Rights

Title VII, ADA, ADEA, Section 1983, and parallel state protections. Guidance on race, sex, disability, age, religion, national origin, and intersectional claims — including strategy on internal complaints, EEOC charges, and parallel agency processes.

02

Retaliation & Whistleblower

Guidance for employees who have raised concerns about unlawful conduct, safety, or discrimination — and now feel the consequences. Exposure analysis, documentation strategy, and tactical next steps.

03

Severance & Separation

Independent review and negotiation of separation agreements, releases, non-competes, and non-disparagement clauses. Clarity on what you're being asked to sign — and what's negotiable.

04

Internal Investigation Support

Preparation for HR or EEO interviews, witness coaching, statement review, and a clear-eyed framework for engaging with internal processes while protecting your rights.

05

Accommodation & Leave

Strategy for reasonable accommodation requests, ADA interactive process navigation, FMLA, pregnancy, and religious accommodations.

06

Federal Employee Matters

Insight from inside the federal civil rights system — EEO counselor stages, formal complaints, MSPB, and the rhythm of agency processes.

A Note for Management

Select advisory engagements are also accepted from management and HR leaders seeking experienced, neutral guidance on civil rights compliance and employee relations strategy. Inquire directly.

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