Man Heading to Prison for Stealing His Twin’s Identity to Get Federal Benefits
A Florida man is heading to prison for stealing his twin brother’s identity and using it to obtain federal benefits.
Court Cases
Read summaries of court cases and decisions that impact federal employees and retirees.
Second Appeals Court Backs Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
A second federal appeals court has upheld the federal employee vaccine mandate.
Supervisor’s Team Huddle Meeting Leads to His Removal
A VA housekeeping supervisor was removed for comments he made in a team meeting with his employees about issues involving COVID.
Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has upheld President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees.
Veterans Court Decision Upending VA Reimbursements Has Now Been Upended by Appeals Court
An appeals court has issued a key decision impacting reimbursements for veterans’ hospital visits.
AFGE Tackles Legality of FSIP Appointments
AFGE challenged the authority of the Impasses Panel seeking to overturn a decision issued to resolve a bargaining dispute in HUD.
Former Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars Worth of Sports Trading Cards from the Mail
A former USPS mail carrier pleaded guilty to stealing nearly 100 sports cards worth thousands of dollars from the mail.
Surviving Former Spouse Sues OPM to Obtain Survivor’s Annuity
When OPM denied this former spouse’s application for a survivor’s annuity, she appealed. An appeals court ultimately reversed OPM and MSPB.
Postal Service Pay Package For “Thousands” of Supervisors Subject to Court Review
In determining Postal Service pay rates for its Field Pay Package, there are requirements of the Postal Act that must be met. An appeals court determined USPS did not meet these requirements.
Shipyard Worker Challenges His Removal for Inappropriate Conduct Before Arbitrator
A welder removed for inappropriate conduct of a sexual harassment nature took his appeal to an arbitrator. See how the case turned out.
