Court Cases
Judges Issue Orders Blocking Postal Service Cuts
Four judges have now issued injunction orders barring the U.S. Postal Service from making service reductions ahead of the November presidential election that critics have said could prevent timely ballot deliveries.
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.
Former VA Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Veterans Under His Care
A former VA doctor has pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse of veterans under his care.
Court Upholds Implementing LR Orders for Federal Employees
The latest attempt by unions to sidetrack President Trump’s labor relations Executive Orders has been denied by a court.
Former IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns
A former IRS employee has pleaded guilty to filing hundreds of false tax returns for herself and others.
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.
Court Dismisses AFGE’s Hatch Act Lawsuit
AFGE’s lawsuit against OSC for its recent Hatch Act guidance has been dismissed by a Maryland court.
“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.
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