You Snooze, You Lose
Another divorced spouse fails to dot the I’s and cross the t’s and finds herself without a survivor’s annuity from her ex’s federal pension.
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.
Take This Job and…
A letter carrier got a little too bullish in dealing with unpleasant working conditions at the agency and now finds he is out of a job. Read how.
Misuse of a Federal Law Enforcement Data System Leads to Removal
An “ICE” (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) law enforcement officer looked up family and friends in a law enforcement database and as a result had to fight criminal charges and a removal action. Things did not end well for him.
Federal Employees Sue Government for Delaying Pay During Shutdown
Five federal employees classified as “essential” and required to work during the recent government shutdown have brought suit under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
No Paid Sick or Annual Leave. What About FMLA Leave for Excepted Employees?
How does FMLA leave work during a government shutdown for excepted employees? The author offers some details.
Think Before You React
An EEO complainant who blew his top over his company’s settlement offer through a mediator told the company they could keep it and just fire him. So they did.
MSPB Issues First Furlough Decisions and Indicates What’s Ahead in the Appeals to Come
The MSPB signaled its approach to furlough appeals in the first two cases.
“I Made It Up” Does Not Cut It As a Defense
Following a recent appeals court decision, an Air Marshal remains in hot water and most probably will lose his job over posts he made on the Internet that revealed sensitive Transportation Security Administration information.
Do Not Mess With the IRS
An IRS employee with tax and forgery problems is faced with removal, chooses to resign instead, and loses his appeals.
Court Limits Federal Employee Appeal Rights in Security Cases
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision limiting review of federal agency decisions on an employee’s eligibility to hold a sensitive position even when it does not involve access to classified information.
