Throwing Official Weight Around in a Private Encounter Leads to Removal
An ICE Officer, removed for misuse of his position and agency resources stemming from a personal traffic encounter, tried to win his job back in the appeals court.
Susan McGuire Smith
How Did Bad Debts Lead to Removal?
An employee serving in a sensitive position subject to a background investigation ran into problems when adverse information was surfaced and sent to the agency.
Career-Ending Move for Immigration Officer Trying to Help a Friend
A Senior Immigration Officer, fired by DHS for misuse of her agency position and lack of candor, appealed with the federal court. See how this worked out for her.
“A Hard-Working Man Who Served His Country Honorably”
The Navy was accused by one of its own of violating his rights in filling a promotion vacancy. See how the appeals court has ruled on his complaint.
Postal Service Mail Carrier Removed for On-Duty Drug Transaction
Postal employees removed after buying drugs from a co-worker all challenged their removals, but only some were successful mitigating the penalty. Which strategy fared the best?
Appeals Court Overturns MSPB Decision on Performance Based Removal
The appeals court disagreed with MSPB’s conclusion that a NASA engineer removed in a performance based action had failed to show that his military service was a factor in his removal.
Stating his “3 F’s” Philosophy to Female Subordinate Leads to Demotion of Supervisor
A Navy supervisor expressed his philosophy to a female subordinate using what he referred to as the “3 F’s”. He was removed for conduct unbecoming.
Removal for 5 Hours of AWOL
The agency removed this employee for what amounted to 5 hours of AWOL. See how his appeals came out.
You Snooze, You Lose
A probationary employee claimed he was a whistleblower and that was why he was terminated by the VA. See how MSPB and the appeals court ruled in his challenge.
Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days
A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.
