Supreme Court Blocks Order to Reinstate Probationary Employees
The Supreme Court has overturned a narrow order issued by a district court judge on the firing of probationary employees in the federal government.
Court Cases
Read summaries of court cases and decisions that impact federal employees and retirees.
More Unions Sue Over Trump’s Executive Order
A group of unions has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
DHS Investigator Loses Job After U.S. Attorney’s Complaint
A DHS Criminal Investigator was removed after nearly 30 years due to reliability issues as a witness. He appealed to MSPB and federal court to get his job back.
NTEU Sues Trump Over Executive Order
NTEU has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
Justice Department Sues AFGE to Release Agencies from Bargaining Agreements
The Justice Department sued AFGE affiliates to exempt 8 federal agencies from union agreements due to national security, following Trump’s Executive Order.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Halt Order Reinstating 16,000 Federal Employees
The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to pause a federal judge’s ruling to reinstate thousands of probationary federal employees who were terminated as part of the government’s efforts to downsize its workforce.
Agriculture Employee’s Guilty Plea to Social Security Fraud Leads to Removal
An Agriculture worker was charged with Social Security fraud, pled guilty, and was subsequently removed for misconduct. Find out the outcome of his appeals.
Explaining the Legal Morass: District Court Reinstates Fired FLRA Member
Independent federal agencies that decide federal employee appeals are in a state of confusion. Who is in office and for how long?
Probationary Employee Removals: Appeals Court Sides With Trump (So Far) Allowing Removal of Special Counsel
Cases surrounding removal of probationary employees continue to move forward. Appeals court removes restraining order from removing current Special Counsel at OSC.
MSPB Orders Temporary Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees
The MSPB granted a stay request, temporarily reinstating thousands of probationary federal employees fired by USDA.
