Court Cases
Former Federal Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $40k from Government
A former federal employee with USAGM in Washington, DC recently pleaded guilty to forging documents to steal over $40,000 from the government.
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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Lights, Hammer, Action!
A VA employee got himself fired when he blew a gasket over a light switch.
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Rough Time in Court for Architect of the Capitol
An appeals court issued two unfavorable decisions for the Architect of the Capitol involving discrimination complaints at the agency.
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Former State Department Employee Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring with Chinese Spies
A former State Department employee is going to prison after pleading guilty to taking gifts from Chinese agents in return for giving them government documents.
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$25,000 Error: Carefully Fill Out TSP Withdrawal Forms
Checking the wrong box on a TSP form led to withholding $25,000 in taxes and a financial hardship for a retired federal employee.
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What a Difference a Day Doesn’t Make
A VA employee, removed for conduct unbecoming after planting an unwanted kiss on a co-worker, ended up before the appeals court in an unsuccessful challenge.
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Supreme Court Says Citizenship Question Cannot Go on 2020 Census, For Now
The Supreme Court has issued a decision on the debate over adding a citizenship status question to the upcoming census.
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Loss of State License to Practice Leads to Removal
See what happened when a VA psychologist’s state license was revoked, leading to his removal from his federal position.
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Case Decided in Under 20 Years?
A federal labor relations case can take months, years or decades. Here is an example.
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Court Decision Gives New Life to Unions’ Lawsuit on OPM Data Breaches
A new court decision has allowed a lawsuit against OPM over the two data breaches at the agency to proceed.