A Checklist outlining the issues that plaintiff-side counsel should consider when representing federal employees or applicants during hearings before an administrative judge (AJ) of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation complaints filed under the equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaint process described in 29 C.F.R. Part 1614 enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This Checklist addresses federal law and procedures applicable to federal sector employees and applicants.