“Keep Your Pants On” At Work
A federal appeals court has backed disciplinary action against a postal service manager that was taken for his sex-based and race-based comments as well as an apparent intentional “dropping of his pants” at work.
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.
It’s My Life and I’ll Do What I Want (But Not as a Federal Employee)
An employee with Homeland Security refused to follow orders, attend counseling sessions or to sign off on a letter of instruction. She got fired and went to court to try to save her job.
Violence in the Workplace Leads to Removal–and Another Court Case
A DoD employee admitted she got into an altercation that led to a fight causing an employee who tried to break up the fight to be put on workers’ compensation. After being fired, she argued she was “incited” into the fight and took her case to court.
Federal Commissioned Officers Score Protections Against Discrimination
The MSPB extended anti-discrimination provisions to an officer who alleged the government subjected him to discrimination on the basis of his uniformed service.
DC Circuit tells FLRA: “Mind Your Own Statute”
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals told the FLRA it deserved deference in the interpretation of the federal labor law but exceeded its authority when it interpreted a law the Air Force was charged to administer.
Fed Employees’ Award Money for Resolving Formal EEO Complaints Rise in FY2010
According to a new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) report, average amounts awarded in resolution of formal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints rose by 12.4 percent in the 2010 fiscal year to a net $46.9 million.
Protecting the White House Visitor Logs
A federal district court has just handed the Secret Service another defeat in its attempts to dance around the Freedom of Information Act and protect White House visitor logs.
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.
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.
