Falsify Timecard and Pay the Consequences
A Treasury employee was removed for reporting false information on his timecard and not following his supervisor’s instructions.
Court Cases
Read summaries of court cases and decisions that impact federal employees and retirees.
Silence Is Golden… But Not In Every Case
An MSPB cases illustrates how Fifth Amendment rights can apply (or not) to federal employees.
Fired, Restored, Promoted, Fired Again, and Restored Again – The Unique Tale of One VA Employee
A recent MSPB case illustrates the negative impact the backlog has had on case decisions.
ICE Agent Removed for Falsification of Travel Documents and AWOL
An ICE agent who disregarded his travel orders and returned home early without telling the agency got into trouble. See how the court ruled.
Revoked Security Clearance Results in Removal
A DHS Criminal Investigator’s security clearance was revoked, but she argued that her job really did not require one so she should be allowed to stay in her position.
Was His FERS Annuity Lost Due to Forged Signature?
A retired USPS employee tried to win a FERS annuity from OPM, claiming his ex-wife had forged his signature on a crucial document that led to denial of the annuity.
Run for Office Runs Afoul of the Hatch Act
A NOAA employee waged a “fight for fairness” when running for a congressional seat, flaunting the Hatch Act in the process. See how his crusade ended up.
10-Year-Old Federal Employee Furlough Case Accepted by Supreme Court
Why would the Supreme Court accept a 10-year old case filed by a federal employee and why did it take 10 years to get there anyway?
Divorce is Expensive But One FERS Retiree Owes Former Spouse Less Than OPM Calculated
Should the FERS annuity supplement be included when awarding payments to a former spouse? The MSPB upholds a federal retiree’s request for lower payments.
Telework: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The author analyzes a recent FSIP decision involving telework at the Federal Election Commission.
