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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.

“It’s Going to Be Devastating”: Court OKs Trump Order Impacting Federal Union Dues and Bargaining Power

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 17, 2025 11:29 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An appeals court halts an injunction on an executive order limiting federal unions, restricting dues withholding and bargaining power for national security.

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Firing of Department of Education Employees to Proceed

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 14, 2025 5:10 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court has issued an order that effectively allows the Trump administration to proceed with downsizing the Department of Education.

How the Supreme Court Decision on Workforce Cuts Could Impact Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jul 11, 2025 8:35 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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What are the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision for federal employees?

Supreme Court Greenlights Trump Administration’s Federal Workforce Cuts

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 8, 2025 7:46 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue its efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce with reorganizations and RIFs.

Supreme Court Restricts Nationwide Injunctions: Implications for Union Challenges to Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 27, 2025 12:29 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Forum shopping for a district court more likely to support a case against executive orders has resulted in a new Supreme Court decision restricting nationwide injunctions.

National Security vs. Union Rights: Court of Appeals Sides with National Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 22, 2025 11:35 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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National security vs. union rights is in the forefront of a recent DC Court of Appeals decision reviewing an Executive Order.

National Security and Federal Employee Unions: The Battle to Restrict Unions Continues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 17, 2025 2:25 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A State Department union challenged the Executive Order restricting union involvement in State and USAID. The decision upheld an injunction against the Order.

Federal Employees Who Served in the Military May Be Entitled to Paid Military Leave Claims

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jun 9, 2025 2:05 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Current or former federal employees may be entitled to additional paid military leave per a recent Supreme Court decision.

Supremes Reinforce Executive Power Over Independent Agencies, Appeals May Continue

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 23, 2025 11:36 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court allowed the President to remove the MSPB Chair with few exceptions, citing substantial executive power for at-will removal.

Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 21, 2025 1:30 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The President’s Executive Order restricting union representation in several agencies for national security reasons is again under attack by a DC district court judge. Here is the latest.

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