Court Cases
Man Arrested for Attempting to Defraud VA in Multimillion Dollar Coronavirus Scam
A Georgia man has been charged with trying to sell the VA non-existent protective equipment for the coronavirus totaling over $750 million.
No Written Election by the Retiree Results in No Survivor’s Annuity
The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.
Supreme Court Overturns Decision in Federal Age Discrimination Case
The Supreme Court upended the way the federal government has defended against age discrimination complaints under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
VA Streamlined Discipline Authority Reined in by Court
The law giving VA streamlined disciplinary authority was applied to employee misconduct that occurred before the effective date. See how the appeals court has ruled.
Government Sued Over Federal Employees Exposed to Coronavirus
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the government on behalf of federal employees who may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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