Boyer vs. United States Raises Impactful Issue Regarding Pay for Federal Employees
A recent case highlights how the Equal Pay Act applies to 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.
A Senior IRS Appraiser Played a Lot of Golf on Agency Time
An IRS employee stationed in Hawaii found himself under an IG investigation for abusing official time and sick leave while working on his golf game.
Six-Day Furlough of Defense Department Employee Leads to Unanimous Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in an unusual situation involving a federal employee’s appeal case.
Does a Federal Senior Executive Service Employee Have a Protected Property Interest in the SES Position?
An Army SES employee who was demoted to a GS position after a performance appraisal decision argued she had a property interest in her SES position.
Supreme Court Accepts $3,000 Case Involving Federal Employee Pay
A federal case involving about $3,000 plus interest for a six-day furlough reached the Supreme Court? This federal employee appeal reveals complexity of the processes.
Postmaster Gets in Trouble with Agency for Unacceptable Direction of Staff
A postmaster was demoted when the IG found that his staff improperly scanned more than 1,000 packages showing them delivered when they hadn’t been. See how he fared on his appeal.
Failed Drug Test Leads to Removal
An Air Force mechanic was removed for a failed drug test. If he had made sure the testing office had current contact info, he might have been able to offer explanations to help him keep his job.
Does OPM or the Ex-Wife Have to Prove Existence of Survivor Benefits?
When her former spouse died while still employed, the ex-wife tried to persuade OPM that she was entitled to a survivor’s annuity.
You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide
A probationary employee at the Bureau of Prisons ducked agency attempts to notify her of her termination during probation. But did this work to save her job?
Falsify Timecard and Pay the Consequences
A Treasury employee was removed for reporting false information on his timecard and not following his supervisor’s instructions.
