Court Cases
Stephenson v. OPM: A Major Victory for the Federal Worker
The author says that the outcome from a recent court decision is a precedent-setting case and one which will will favorably impact Federal disability retirement annuitants.
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.
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What’s a Teacher to Do?
A first-grade DOD civilian school teacher fired for inappropriately touching students when disciplining them has won reinstatement from the appeals court.
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Sleeping with Trouble: Extramarital Affairs and Federal Employees
What happens in a federal employee's bedroom can haunt him or her in the office.
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Lying About Birthdate Leads to Losing FERS Annuity
A Department of Energy Employee was caught lying about his age and place of birth. Not only did he get into trouble with the law, he ended up…
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“Efficiency of the Service”: Easier Said Than Defined
With prospects of the U.S. going over a "fiscal cliff" at the end of the year, there is much talk about improving government efficiency.
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Did FLRA Make a Sneaky Decision?
In a recent case, FLRA appears to play fast and loose with the statute to retain its ability to decide whether or not a union proposal was an…
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The Agency Gets Three Strikes Against It in this Court Decision
A letter carrier fired for "improper conduct" when he allegedly struck his supervisor, has been handed a victory when the appeals court threw out the case and ordered…
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Whistleblowing is Not a Slam Dunk Defense in Termination Action
An HR specialist who played fast and loose with the agency's rules and procedures could not fend off his termination with a whistleblower defense where the agency proves…
Federal Workforce News
Recent Court Decision Highlights Repeated FLRA Statutory Violations
Recently, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals told the MSPB, in no uncertain terms, to stay out of the position sensitivity determination business. The Federal Labor Relations Authority…
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Federal Circuit Stresses Security Removal Options Over MSPB
In a landmark case (Berry v. Conyers), the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals tells Agencies that if an employee no longer is able to hold a "sensitive" position,…