Court Cases
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…
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.
Court Cases
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…
Court Cases
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…
Court Cases
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
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…
Court Cases
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…
Court Cases
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…
Court Cases
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 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…
Court Cases
“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]…