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.
Susan McGuire Smith
Whistleblowing Did Not Protect VA Nurse from Removal
A VA nurse was removed after he blew the whistle on violation of privacy rules. The MSPB upheld his removal despite him claiming whistleblower status.
Supreme Court Opens Federal Officials to Damages in Their Individual Capacity
The Supreme Court recently held that federal agents who placed practicing Muslims on the No Fly List can be sued for damages in their individual capacity.
Retire or Be Fired – A Tough Choice But Not Coercion
A 33-year Army employee who elected to retire rather than be removed for unacceptable performance sought reinstatement by arguing he was coerced into retiring.
How to Navigate From Proposed Removal to 30-Day Suspension for Running an Etsy Store On Government Time and Computer
A bargaining unit member at the FAA, facing removal from her job for running an Etsy store on her government time and equipment, turned to the union for defense.
Does National Guard Service Count Toward Federal Retirement?
This case involves a determination by OPM not to credit 87 days served by a Federal retiree in the Army National Guard of Connecticut.
Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS
DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.
Illegal Civil Service Appointment Leads to Employee’s Removal
Favoritism in the selection process for a HUD field office director eventually resulted in removal to “regularize” his illegal appointment.
Third Party Watch Dog Group Lacks Standing in Bid to Force Prosecution of Hatch Act Violations
A federal district court has turned aside efforts by a watch dog group to force OSC to prosecute violations of the Hatch Act by a White House official.
“Please Sir, I Want Some More”
A VA whistleblower challenged a reprimand as retaliatory. The MSPB awarded some damages but drew the line when he asked to be compensated for loss of incentive pay.
