Court Cases
NCIS Japan
An NCIS investigator in Japan who was suspended and demoted following revocation of his driving privileges took his case to the federal appeals 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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Former Acting IG Indicted for Stealing Software and Federal Employees’ Personal Data
A former DHS acting IG is alleged to have stolen software and personal data of federal employees to sell for a profit.
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Don’t Forget to Consider the Relevant Time Period for Your Settlement Agreement
As a recent court case shows, the time period (or lack thereof) on a settlement agreement can have surprising consequences for federal employees.
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Excepted Service Appointee Not Entitled to Review of Termination
A DEA agent who omitted information on prior workplace discipline in his application had no right of appeal to the MSPB.
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Bait and Swindle: Why Federal Employees Should Never File Mixed Case Complaints
The author explains why federal employees should avoid filing mixed case complaints.
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Postmaster Removed for Inappropriate Behavior Toward Employee He Fired
A Postmaster removed an employee for performance, but he was removed after she alleged that he had made inappropriate comments to her while she worked for him.
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VA Employee Charged with Embezzling $70k Using Square App
A VA employee has been charged in federal court with embezzling nearly $70,000 in VA funds.
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DOI Employee Returned to His Job in Whistleblower Retaliation Case
A DOI employee has been returned to his job along with backpay and benefits after a settlement in a whistleblower case.
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Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?
An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at…
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Former CBP Officer Sentenced for Running Illegal Gun Business
A former CBP officer has been sentenced to prison for running an illegal gun-selling business and cheating on his income taxes.