Shot Down–On the Job and in Court
Federal injury cases usually involve a slip, fall or other mundane injuries. This federal employee was shot. His attempts to get more money under the Federal Tort Claims Act fall short though.
Author: Susan McGuire Smith
“A mad dog foaming at the mouth”
An employee who disliked a supervisor was transferred. After five years, the agency planned to reassign him back to the first supervisor. The employee filed an appeal contesting the reassignment.
So Many Appeal Procedures..Which is The Right One?
When does a federal employee have a right to appeal to the MSPB and when does the appeal have to go through a negotiated grievance procedure? A federal employee picked the wrong appeal avenue and loses.
When is a Whistleblower Protected?
An employee at an Air Force Base contended he was the victim of retalilation after the agency proposed to remove him for not showing up for work. The MSPB and a federal court conclude that his whistleblowing activity was unrelated to his removal from his job.
Uncle Sam Wants His Money!
Failing to report income on a tax return can get anyone in trouble. For an IRS employee, it is a firing offense and this case shows it will be upheld on appeal.
Telling Employee to Continue Working Can Be Dangerous
A federal supervisor who told an employee to work an extra 30 minutes ended up in a scuffle with the employee and the employee was fired. The employee argued his case all the way to federal court but stays fired.
Fed Gets Bill from OPM for $18,112
A federal employee on disability retirement has to follow the rules regarding “being restored to earning capacity.” This federal employee got a bill from OPM for over $18,000.
Federal Employee Union Cannot File Bid Protest
A union representing federal employees in a job contracting bid does not have standing to file a bid protest.
Off-Duty Fight Leads to Firing
Violence among Postal Service workers has been a big problem for the agency. When a fight involving a deadly weapon erupted at a union picnic, the agency took action. The employee who was fired appealed because the incident did not occur at work.
‘Lack of Candor’ Provides Basis for Firing
Were this employee’s actions “lack of candor” or “falsification”? The employee sees a difference; the court does not so this DHS employee’s appeal fails.
