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Read summaries of court cases and decisions that impact federal employees and retirees.

Veterans Preference, Federal Hiring and Outstanding Scholars

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 11, 2005 8:19 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Does the outstanding scholar program supersede veterans preference requirements? The MSPB says it does not.

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithOctober 11, 2005 7:18 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal judge has ruled against the implementation of the newly-designed labor relations program for DHS putting the program on hold for now.

Knocking Down the Agency’s Case

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSeptember 8, 2005 8:02 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Postal Service employee claimed he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and had trouble filling out forms. The court found this to be plausible and sent the case back to determine the appropriate remedy.

It’s A Free Country: Let’s Go To Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAugust 26, 2005 7:29 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Can a federal contractor be an applicant for federal employment? Can a federal contractor have the MSPB review his termination just as it would for a federal employee? Now we know the answer.

Pushing The Right Buttons in the Federal Bureaucracy

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 24, 2005 9:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Does the recent decision of the DC Circuit Court lead to the dramatic conclusions offered by some observers? The decision does not but the process of introducing change to the federal bureaucracy follows a predictable pattern and requires pushing the right buttons for the players in the process who can make a difference.

NTEU Gets A Big Win In Round One

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 15, 2005 9:23 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An injunction against a portion of the new rules for a human resources system in the Department of Homeland Security is the latest round in the implenting a new civil service structure

Five Years of Back Pay For This Fed

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAugust 4, 2005 7:51 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee was reinstated with five years of back pay after winning his case in federal court.

Death, Divorce, Money and Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 8, 2005 7:58 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A former spouse of a federal employee may get a substantially larger annuity when the former fed dies. Here is one case that shows how it can happen.

Air Force Ethics Problems Highlighted In Bid Protest Decision

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 1, 2005 6:39 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Lockheed Martin filed a protest against a decision to award Boeing a large government contract. A government official was found to have manipulated the procurement decisions that gave Boeing an unfair edge in the process.

Doing a Favor for a Friend May Get This Fed Fired

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 15, 2004 7:41 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel is seeking removal of an employee of the Dept. of Interior for seeking to evade veterans preference requirements in order to hire a friend.

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