Is This Whistleblowing Complaint Relating to National Security Reviewable by the MSPB?
A federal employee asked MSPB to review her whistleblowing complaint, but when MSPB found it had no jurisdiction, she took her case to the appeals court.
Author: Susan McGuire Smith
“Disrespectful and Unprofessional” Email Results in Removal
A Navy psychologist was removed from his position after sending an email to his entire chain of command criticizing a decision made by his Commanding Officer.
Failure to Pass Fitness Test Requirement Leads to Removal
An ICE investigator had to meet a new fitness requirement to keep his job with the agency. He failed the running portion of the test and was fired.
Defending Against Proposed Suspension Led to Employee’s Removal
An IRS employee ran afoul of the prohibition against unauthorized release of taxpayer info when she put together her defense to a proposed disciplinary suspension.
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.
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.
