Court Cases
Gender Change and the Federal Hiring Process
A male applicant selected for a job at the Library of Congress had his job offer rescinded when he told the agency he would be starting the new…
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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Not Eligible to Retire? What Happens if You Create New Data for Your Retirement Application?
A federal engineer was going to be fired after giving false information. The agency agreed to let him retire. He then lied on his retirement application and was…
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“Drill Here, Drill Now”
"Drill here, drill now" has become a political hot topic as gas prices have been soaring. One argument against drilling: The oil companies are not even drilling with…
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Personal Expenses and Canceled Leave
If an agency cancels an employee's leave that had been approved, should the agency be liable for the employee's expenses? An agency and a union agreed to such…
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Appeal of “Patently Unfair” Job Requirement is a Loser in Court
An Air Force Air Traffic Control Specialist was fired for not maintaining a certification required by the agency. A court upholds the agency's right to set requirements, despite…
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Administrative Remedies, Tort Claims and the Privacy Act
A federal court has handed another defeat to Joseph and Valerie Plame Wilson in their efforts to receive damages from various high-level officials, including Vice President Cheney.
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Employee Gets Another Appeal Despite “Last Chance” Agreement
A federal employee who was found to be "rude and obnoxious" ended up being fired as the incident occurred after he had already signed a "last chance" agreement…
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Defining “Fired” From Any Job
An Air Force employee who was fired for giving false information on her background investigation questionnaire contended she had answered correctly as she understood she was only to…
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Firing an HR Specialist With 30 Years of Federal Service
A personnel specialist with 30 years of federal service argued that his long employment history and a recent mid-term evaluation should have been considered in a decision to…
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Expanding the Definition of Disability Discrimination
A majority of a federal appeals court finds that lack of sexual desire is a major life function giving rise to disability discrimination. A strong dissent argues that…