Read summaries of court cases and decisions that impact federal employees and retirees.
A federal employee who owed more than $50,000 was fired by the Army. One Board member did not think this was a serious problem under the circumstances and would give him another chance. Unfortunately for the employee, the other two members did not see the case in the same way.
How much information is enough to meet the due process requirement when taking an adverse action against a federal employee based on the suspension of the clearance? A new decision may create problems for agencies–and a possible trip to the US Supreme Court before the issue is finalized.
The author explains how a small federal agency decided to take a stand to ensure that its regulations were not modified through the collective bargaining process and suggests that other agencies that issue government wide regulations should take similar action.
An employee being fired for submitting false information apparently sent in more false information when responding to the proposed removal.
An Air Force man thought the September 11 attacks were a “beautiful sight” and that the US deserved to be attacked. He ended up as a baggage screener with TSA but did not disclose his “near seditionist behavior” that led to an early discharge from the military. His appeal of his prison sentence is not convincing to a federal court.
Continuing to receive worker’s compensation benefits after returning to work with an agency can lead to removal from federal employment.
Divorce can be expensive. This retired federal employee not only gave part of his annuity to his former wife, he also got notified by OPM that he had not been paying enough and that he also owed her more than $24,000 in additional money.
How much leeway does a federal employee have in publicly disagreeing with agency policy decisions?
There appears to be a significant change in direction at the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Federal agencies may like the new approach.
This federal employee went from getting good ratings to being terminated during his probationary period after he became involved in internal office politics. But, despite being a probationary employee, he will get his day in court after filing a complaint that he was fired for engaging in protected EEO activity.
