Court Cases
When We Say, “Do Not Disclose,” We Mean Do Not Disclose
A DoD police officer appealed his removal based on lack of candor, conduct unbecoming, and unauthorized use of a computer. See how the appeals court ruled.
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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Major Impasses Panel Decision Addresses Union Institutional Benefits and Other Key Issues
A new FSIP decision suggests that past assumptions will no longer drive the Panel's decision making.
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Revoked Security Clearance Leads to Indefinite Suspension
An employee who lost his required security clearance and was indefinitely suspended as a result lost his appeal challenging the agency's action.
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Three Very Recent FLRA Decisions with Important Holdings
Three new FLRA decisions send a message to arbitrators about the Authority's philosophy on issues.
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FSIP Rethinks Union Rights and Official Time
New members on the FSIP are making a difference on decisions resolving disputes between agencies and unions.
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Justice Delayed Apparently Is Not Justice Denied
An IRS employee who was fired invoked arbitration but dragged her feet agreeing to a hearing date. She may receive back pay as the result of the appeals…
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Former State Department Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiring with Chinese Agents
A former State Department employee has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States for information she provided to Chinese agents in return for gifts.
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Retire or Be Fired – A Tough Choice But Not Coercion
An Army employee who elected to retire rather than be removed for unacceptable performance sought reinstatement by arguing he was coerced into retiring.
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WikiLeaks Founder Charged with Conspiracy to Hack DoD Computer
The Justice Department announced that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to hack a government computer.
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Official Time, Telework and Labor Relations in 2019
An agency and a union went before the FSIP to resolve a bargaining dispute about official time and telework procedures. Here are the results.