Court Cases
Choosing Social Ties Over Agency Law Enforcement Efficiency
A Homeland Security official was fired for being less than truthful over a machete attack involving his girlfriend's son. A GPS tag sowed he had visited the house…
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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Fraudulent Credit Card Charges Lead to Indictment
Misuse of government charge cards can lead to significant legal problems. Three people have pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to fraudulently charge federal credit cards. The…
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Retiring When Facing Unpleasant Options No Basis for Appeal
A federal employee charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, and attempted rape of a child opted to retire when notified he would be indefinitely suspended without pay until the…
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A Dispute That Could Only Arise Between Public Employees and a Governmental Agency
Federal agencies and federal employee unions have their own agendas with the result being disputes going on for years that seem to defy logic. The appeals court calls…
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Delivering Mail and Kissing The Customer Leads to Removal
A mail carrier was accused by a woman of stepping into her house to personally deliver mail to her, pushing her behind a door, grabbing her and kissing…
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The Third Time is the Charm
A former Navy employee argued, in effect, that he did his job well and that removal was an unduly harsh penalty. The Merit Systems Protection Board thought removal…
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Joking With a Knife Leads to Removal
An explosives operator at Pine Bluff Arsenal told a co-worker he would "cut the buttons off her overalls" with the knife he was holding. She was not amused…
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Premium Pay for Part-Time Federal Employees
Part-time employees have long been denied premium pay. A new decision from a federal court may change that practice as the court sends a case back to the…
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“John Doe” Fired After Taping Sexual Encounters With Co-Workers; Court Sends Case Back to MSPB
An FBI agent fired for taping his sexual encounters with three women had some success before the Federal Circuit.
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Criminal Investigator Helping Mom Become US Citizen Stays Fired
A Criminal Investigator with the Department of Homeland Security who was fired for misconduct in connection with helping her mother try to win U.S. citizenship went to court…