Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate May Be Heading to the Supreme Court
A U.S. appeals court did not overturn a lower court’s decision blocking enforcement of the federal employee vaccine mandate. It could go to the Supreme Court.
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.
Two Lessons Regarding Reasonable Accommodation from Gooden v. OPM
These are two crucial lessons about reasonable accommodation from an influential court case.
Looking at Ketanji Brown Jackson, Possible Supreme Court Nominee and New Decision Impacting Unions
A Court of Appeals has overturned an FLRA decision. The court decision was written by Ketanji Brown Jackson, potential Supreme Court nominee.
A Federal Injunction: Pausing the Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
Now that a court has suspended enforcement of the vaccine mandate, what does this mean for federal employees?
A Zipper Clause: Why Agencies and Unions Fight Over It
A Court of Appeals has overturned a policy statement from the FLRA on the role of a zipper clause in federal labor relations.
Judge Blocks Enforcement of Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
A Texas court has issued an injunction blocking enforcement of the federal employee vaccine mandate.
Does a Performance Appraisal Have to Be Considered in Removal?
A passport specialist removed in part for performance issues argues it was harmful error not to consider his latest performance appraisal in deciding his appeal.
Supreme Court Releases USPS From Vaccine Mandate
The USPS will not be required by law to mandate the COVID vaccines for its employees as a result of a Supreme Court ruling.
Is This Whistleblowing Complaint Relating to National Security Reviewable by the MSPB?
A federal employee asked MSPB to review her whistleblowing complaint, but when MSPB found it had no jurisdiction, she took her case to the appeals court.
Employee Seeking Relief from COVID Vaccination Mandate Loses in Court
An IRS employee went to court arguing against mandatory covid vaccination. The Court left open another opportunity for a future case.
