Judge Lifts Injunction on Buyout Offer
The hold has been lifted on OPM’s buyout offer for federal employees.
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.
Ft. Knox Mint Scheme: “Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave…To Deceive”
A U.S. Mint Police Officer was tangled up in a plan to hire a private detective to stake out a superior and another Mint employee. The complex scheme eventually led to his removal.
AFGE Sues Trump Over Schedule F
Another lawsuit has been filed challenging the Trump administration over Schedule F.
Employee Who Refused COVID Testing Fired During Probation
A Navy engineering supervisor was terminated during his probationary period after refusing a COVID vaccine but refusing the resulting mandatory testing because he did not approve of the test kits.
NTEU Sues Trump Over Schedule F
NTEU has sued the Trump administration over the Schedule F executive order.
AFGE Sues Trump Administration Over DOGE
AFGE is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the new Trump administration over the DOGE task force.
Losing Required Security Clearance and Lose Job
An FBI employee who failed three separate lie detector tests lost his top secret security clearance, and the Justice Department removed him. See what happened when he tried a discrimination complaint to challenge the removal.
Medical Inability to Perform Duties Leads to Removal
A federal employee with medical limitations was removed for medical inability to work after failing to convince her agency to allow full-time remote work.
Survivor Annuity Benefits Decision Could Impact Federal Employees With Similar Claims
A retired federal employee went to court over a survivor annuity computation based on his service time under both CSRS and FERS. See how the courts ruled.
Canceling Union Dues Withholding May Require Going to Court
The FLRA may revert to more restrictions on canceling union dues. How difficult can it be to cancel? In this case, a federal employee went to court and is still trying about 3 years later.
