Court Cases
Whistleblower Failed Burden of Proof In Challenge to Her Removal
A federal attorney who was fired claims that it was done in retaliation for being a whistleblower. The MSPB said it had no jurisdiction, saying she failed to…
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.
Agency News
Former Park Service Employee Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Government Money
A supervisor who worked for the National Park Service in the Petrified National Forest has been sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay restitution of…
Agency News
Backhoe Used to Unload Dump for Undelivered Mail
A Rural Mail Carrier denied throwing away mail. The two dump truck loads of mail found at his residence told another story.
Agency News
Hired at 2 Agencies But Not Showing Up
A contractor "working" for OPM and NSA billed both agencies but wasn't showing up at either one. Someone noticed. He has been sentenced to community service and paying…
Court Cases
Court Awards Back Pay to Federal Employees Over 2013 Government Shutdown
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has just handed down a payday bonanza for federal employees who signed up for the class action case demanding redress for lost…
Court Cases
Was This Federal Employee Too Clever by Half?
A federal employee removed for poor performance refused to accept or sign for the notice of termination. On appeal he argued harmful error in that the agency had…
Court Cases
Whistleblower Wins at Appeals Court
Finding that the Government failed to justify reassignment of a Department of Justice whistleblower, the appeals court has bounced his appeal back to MSPB and ordered the Government…
Court Cases
Circuit Court Slams FLRA Again, Vindicates Pizzella’s Dissents
The author discusses a recent case involving the FLRA which he says is the latest in a series that has done great damage to the labor relations program.
Court Cases
A Conviction By Any Other Name…
A federal law enforcement official could not persuade the appeals court to overturn his removal stemming from his conviction on a Virginia felony charge for possession with intent…
Court Cases
Proving Retaliation is ‘In Reprisal For’ Blowing the Whistle
The author discusses the steps federal employees must take to prove retaliation by their agencies against them for blowing the whistle.