Federal Employees’ Removals Reversed Because of Termination Secrets
Federal agency managers need to be more forthcoming with the information they use in their decisions to fire employees.
Court Cases
Read summaries of court cases and decisions that impact federal employees and retirees.
Good and Bad News For TSA Use of Scanners
Good news and bad news for TSA’s use of advanced imaging technology scanners in a recent appeals court decision. The court sends TSA back to the drawing board to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act notice and comment requirement.
The Third Time Isn’t a Charm
This IRS employee had both a five and twenty day suspension on his record for AWOL and failure to follow instructions. The third time around, the agency removed him for the same reasons.
Where Did We Put Those Inmates?
A federal employee was cited for numerous errors which resulted in inmates being held without a hearing, transferring an inmate for no reason, and other problems. She was fired based on her performance and she appealed.
Aggressive TSA Pat-downs Challenged in Wrong Court
A U.S. District Court ducks handling of a challenge to TSA’s enhanced screening procedures by holding that only the U.S. appeals courts can handle these cases.
Court Allows Federal Manager to be Sued After Firing Employee
A recent court decision has many federal managers and supervisors asking serious questions about their exposure and personal liability in civil or ‘personal capacity’ lawsuits for work-related matters and decisions.
“Expressive Dancer” At the Jefferson Memorial is Thwarted in Court
No dancing at the Jefferson Memorial to celebrate his birthday. “Mr. Jefferson is on record discouraging celebration of his birthday: On Mr. Jefferson’s accession to the Presidency [visitors] had waited on him, requesting to be informed, which was his birthday, as they wished to celebrate it with proper respect. ‘The only birthday I ever commemorate,’ replied he, ‘is that of our Independence, the Fourth of July.'”
Outside the Protection of the Civil Service Reform Act
A federal district court recently refused to dismiss a “Bivens†tort claim brought by a high-level Library of Congress employee against an agency manager. The effect of this ruling is that the Library manager must defend himself against a constitutional tort action that was brought against him personally.
AFGE Lawsuit Says Federal Employees Can’t Be Forced to Work During Shutdown
AFGE filed a lawsuit today against the government which claims that requiring federal employees to work during a shutdown without pay is a violation of the Constitution.
If You Don’t Want Medicare Part A–Too Bad Says Court to Federal Retirees
A federal court decision will have repercussions for federal retirees who prefer to keep their health benefits program in retirement rather than go under Medicare Part A (hospitalization) coverage. To avoid using Medicare Part A, the court rules they will have to give up Social Security benefits and repay all Social Security benefits received.
