Court Cases
Indefinite Suspension of VA Firefighter for Stalking Is Upheld
An arbitrator, and now the appeals court, has upheld the indefinite suspension of a VA employee in connection with several incidents of his “stalking” of female coworkers.
Federal Labor Relations Authority Issues Landmark Bargaining Decision
The newly constituted FLRA has issued a landmark decision to restrict the bargaining obligation between agencies and unions. Here is a summary and analysis.
Menacing ‘Don’t Mess With Me’ Leads to Firing
A 22-year Army civil service employee was removed for making “menacing” remarks to her Army supervisor at Fort Gordon, Georgia. See how her appeal came out.
VA Pharmacist Loses Bid To Overturn Her Removal
The VA Medical Center in Washington, DC successfully defended its decision to fire one of its clinical pharmacists based on three charges.
New FLRA Fixes ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’ Case Law of Predecessor
After previously setting two separate standards for reviewing an arbitrator’s decision, a recent FLRA decision with its new Members complies with a decision of the DC Circuit court. The FLRA is now applying only one “standard.” This case should be required reading for the labor relations community.
Postmaster Removed for Unacceptable Conduct
An 18-year postal employee who had worked his way up to Postmaster Grade 21 tried unsuccessfully to have his firing overturned by the appeals court.
Janus V. AFSCME: Effect on Federal Sector Labor Relations
A case involving public sector unions is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. How does it affect federal employees?
Court of Appeals Ruling Protects CFPB Director from At-Will Removal
An appeals court recently said that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should act with the same degree of independence as other financial regulators.
50-Count Indictment Leads to Indefinite Suspension at VA
An Atlanta VA employee, indicted by a Federal grand jury on 50 counts of making false statements in connection with performing his official duties, was indefinitely suspended by the agency pending the outcome of the criminal case against him.
Military Special Victims Counsel Program: Well-intentioned but Constitutionally Flawed
The author says that while well-intentioned, the military’s use of Special Victim’s Counsels to aid sexual assault victims can create a Constitutional dilemma.
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