Appeals Court Sustains Ten-Day Suspension
This case challenging a ten-day suspension against a Border Patrol Agent made its way to the federal appeals court by way of a challenge to an arbitrator’s decision.
Author: Susan McGuire Smith
MSPB Overturned by Appeals Court
The federal appeals court found fault with MSPB’s decision involving a supervisor charged with negligence in making sure an applicant had a required degree.
U.S. Marshal Service Retiree Wins Big at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court sided with a retired federal employee in his fight to get state income tax treatment for his federal pension.
Fort Hood Shooting Victims’ Lawsuit Is Dismissed
In a major setback for individuals trying to obtain redress for the 2009 Fort Hood attacks, a federal court has dismissed all of the claims filed by victims.
Lawsuit Seeking TRO To Reopen the Government Falls Short
A federal judge was not persuaded by plaintiffs to order the government to reopen or to start paying employees required to work without pay.
Good Faith or Bad?
A federal judge questions whether the Departments of State and Justice acted in bad faith in handling records requests for Hillary Clinton’s emails as Secretary of State.
Too Little, Too Late
The appeals court sustained an arbitration decision upholding removal of a Senior Corrections Officer from his job due to his unacceptable fraternization with two female inmates.
Unwelcome Sexual Contact Leads to Removal
Inappropriate conduct of a romantic nature by a female VA employee toward a male employee led to her removal.
Appeals Court Slaps Down Secret Service For Playing Games in Responding to FOIA Responses
The appeals court has said “enough” with the tactics followed by Secret Service in failing to follow FOIA requirements.
Appeals Court Rules MSPB Erred in Handling Coerced Retirement Claim
A Department of Commerce employee has convinced the appeals court that his retirement was involuntary because of a hostile work environment.
