Court Cases
Former Federal Employee Sentenced for Posing as Covert CIA Officer to Steal Millions
A former federal employee at the DEA has been sentenced for orchestrating a scheme posing as a covert CIA officer to steal millions of dollars.
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.
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NTEU Sues Trump Over Schedule F Executive Order
NTEU has sued President Trump over his recent Executive Order that establishes a new class of federal employees.
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How to Navigate From Proposed Removal to 30-Day Suspension for Running an Etsy Store On Government Time and Computer
A bargaining unit member at the FAA, facing removal from her job for running an Etsy store on her government time and equipment, turned to the union for…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.