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Appeals Court Agrees to En Banc Hearing in Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate Case
A federal appeals court has agreed to a rehearing of a lawsuit challenging President Biden's federal employee vaccine mandate.
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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.
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DOJ Challenged on Denial of Death Benefits to Widow of Public Safety Officer
When a public safety officer collapsed and died during training at the Border Patrol Academy, the Justice Department denied death benefits to his widow.
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Will Federal Agencies Resume Enforcement of the Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate?
A federal appeals court recently ruled against an injunction of the federal employee vaccine mandate. Does this mean enforcement will resume?
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Self-Proclaimed Bodybuilder Pleads Guilty to Theft of VA Disability Payments
A Florida Army veteran is facing jail time for falsely claiming he had to walk with a cane to get disability benefits despite leg pressing over 600 pounds.
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Court Says It Lacks Jurisdiction in Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate Case
A U.S. District Court dismissed a case against the federal employee vaccine mandate on the basis that it lacks jurisdiction in the matter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Second Appeals Court Backs Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
A second federal appeals court has upheld the federal employee vaccine mandate.
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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.