USPS Manager Accused of Running Drug Ring Through the Mail
A manager with the Postal Service (USPS) has been accused of using his position to obtain narcotics through the mail for distribution.
Court Cases
Stay informed with the latest court cases affecting federal employees and retirees, including major federal employment law decisions, appeals, and rulings from MSPB, FLRA, EEOC, and federal courts. This category covers workplace rights, disciplinary actions, due process cases, retirement‑related rulings, TSP‑related litigation, and significant legal decisions impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce. Find clear summaries and analysis of the court outcomes shaping federal employment protections, benefits, and workplace policies.
CBP Removed Supervisory Employee Based on Filing Unauthorized Travel Expense Claims
Submitting claims for unauthorized travel expenses while on extended TDY led to removal of a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent.
Man Heading to Prison for Stealing His Twin’s Identity to Get Federal Benefits
A Florida man is heading to prison for stealing his twin brother’s identity and using it to obtain federal benefits.
Second Appeals Court Backs Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
A second federal appeals court has upheld the federal employee vaccine mandate.
Supervisor’s Team Huddle Meeting Leads to His Removal
A VA housekeeping supervisor was removed for comments he made in a team meeting with his employees about issues involving COVID.
Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has upheld President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees.
Veterans Court Decision Upending VA Reimbursements Has Now Been Upended by Appeals Court
An appeals court has issued a key decision impacting reimbursements for veterans’ hospital visits.
AFGE Tackles Legality of FSIP Appointments
AFGE challenged the authority of the Impasses Panel seeking to overturn a decision issued to resolve a bargaining dispute in HUD.
Former Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars Worth of Sports Trading Cards from the Mail
A former USPS mail carrier pleaded guilty to stealing nearly 100 sports cards worth thousands of dollars from the mail.
Surviving Former Spouse Sues OPM to Obtain Survivor’s Annuity
When OPM denied this former spouse’s application for a survivor’s annuity, she appealed. An appeals court ultimately reversed OPM and MSPB.
