The Third Time Isn’t a Charm
This IRS employee had both a five and twenty day suspension on his record for AWOL and failure to follow instructions. The third time around, the agency removed him for the same reasons.
Author: Susan McGuire Smith
Where Did We Put Those Inmates?
A federal employee was cited for numerous errors which resulted in inmates being held without a hearing, transferring an inmate for no reason, and other problems. She was fired based on her performance and she appealed.
Aggressive TSA Pat-downs Challenged in Wrong Court
A U.S. District Court ducks handling of a challenge to TSA’s enhanced screening procedures by holding that only the U.S. appeals courts can handle these cases.
“Expressive Dancer” At the Jefferson Memorial is Thwarted in Court
No dancing at the Jefferson Memorial to celebrate his birthday. “Mr. Jefferson is on record discouraging celebration of his birthday: On Mr. Jefferson’s accession to the Presidency [visitors] had waited on him, requesting to be informed, which was his birthday, as they wished to celebrate it with proper respect. ‘The only birthday I ever commemorate,’ replied he, ‘is that of our Independence, the Fourth of July.'”
Outside the Protection of the Civil Service Reform Act
A federal district court recently refused to dismiss a “Bivens†tort claim brought by a high-level Library of Congress employee against an agency manager. The effect of this ruling is that the Library manager must defend himself against a constitutional tort action that was brought against him personally.
If You Don’t Want Medicare Part A–Too Bad Says Court to Federal Retirees
A federal court decision will have repercussions for federal retirees who prefer to keep their health benefits program in retirement rather than go under Medicare Part A (hospitalization) coverage. To avoid using Medicare Part A, the court rules they will have to give up Social Security benefits and repay all Social Security benefits received.
Former NASA Exec Loses Appeal of Criminal Convictions
A former NASA executive lost his appeal of criminal convictions stemming from his role in allocating a $15 million congressional earmark when he was serving as Associate Administrator.
Will The 2nd Wife of a Retired Federal Employee Receive An Annuity? Not in This Case
he second wife of a Federal retiree who remarried after his first wife died has lost her battle to convince the government that she was entitled to a survivor’s annuity.
That Question Was Really Hard…But Debarment from Federal Employment Stands Anyway
A man who lied on a federal questionnaire found himself ineligible for a position and debarred from being appointed to a federal job.
Uncle Sam Steps Aside and Lawsuit by One Fed Against Two Others Moves Forward
DOJ’s refusal to certify that federal employees were acting within the scope of their employment has left two federal employees facing a lawsuit charging them with various torts.
