Court Cases
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.
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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“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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Man Arraigned for Embezzling Over $200k from His Father’s VA Account
An Atlanta man has been arraigned in court for allegations that he embezzled over $200k worth of VA funds intended for the care of his disabled father.
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Man Pretends to be Navy SEAL to Steal VA Benefits
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Navy SEAL in order to receive VA benefits to which he was not entitled.
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Agency Decision to Revoke Tentative Job Offer Not Appealable
Does the MSPB have jurisdiction over an appeal from an applicant who was made a "tentative" job offer that was revoked by the agency because of a background…
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Pulling Security Clearance Leads to Disciplinary Indefinite Suspension
DOJ indefinitely suspended an employee after his security clearance was pulled. See how he made out on appeal.
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Supreme Court Orders Restructuring of CFPB
The Supreme Court has determined in a 5-4 decision that the structure of a controversial agency created in 2008 must be restructured.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $400k in Pension Benefits
A Maryland man is facing prison time for spending his dead mother's government pension payments.
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Implications for Supreme Court’s LGBT Employment Discrimination Decision for Federal Employees
What are the implications for federal employees from the recent Supreme Court decision on workplace discrimination?
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Former Federal Employee Posed as CIA Operative to Steal Millions
A former federal employee with the DEA created an elaborate story in which he falsely claimed to be a covert CIA operative to steal millions of dollars.