Supremes Reinforce Executive Power Over Independent Agencies, Appeals May Continue
The Supreme Court allowed the President to remove the MSPB Chair with few exceptions, citing substantial executive power for at-will removal.
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.
Dueling Court Decisions: Status of Judicial Review of Executive Order on Unions and National Security
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.
National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order
The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.
Probationary Employees Seeking Reinstatement Denied by Court
A DC judge notes that with all the cases filed in court, “whiplash ensued”. Here is a summary of a very recent case decision brought by former probationary employees.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Collective Bargaining for Most Federal Employees
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order effectively ends collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.
Supreme Court Grants DOJ Request to Stay Reinstatement of Fired MSPB and NLRB Members
The Supreme Court issued an order staying reinstatement of Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, who were removed from the MSPB and NLRB, respectively, by President Trump.
Supreme Court Blocks Order to Reinstate Probationary Employees
The Supreme Court has overturned a narrow order issued by a district court judge on the firing of probationary employees in the federal government.
More Unions Sue Over Trump’s Executive Order
A group of unions has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
DHS Investigator Loses Job After U.S. Attorney’s Complaint
A DHS Criminal Investigator was removed after nearly 30 years due to reliability issues as a witness. He appealed to MSPB and federal court to get his job back.
NTEU Sues Trump Over Executive Order
NTEU has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
