Court Cases
Settlement Agreement Spawns New Round of Appeals
When a union representative signed a settlement agreement on behalf of an employee it was representing back in 2000, the agreement was not to litigate the issue further.…
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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Using The “He Said/He Said” Defense in a Removal Action
A Border Patrol agent who did not come to the aid of another agent asking for help while in a "hostile encounter" was fired by the agency. The…
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Misuse of Position Leads to Removal
Federal agencies have considerable power and authority. Federal employees have to be wary of trying to improperly use their position for personal gain or for other reasons unrelated…
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Not a Stickler for Detail
A mother and son worked at the same agency. The mother was a human resources specialist. Both of them were fired. The son was fired for falsification of…
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Job Performance, Medical Problems, Accommodation and Removal Actions
While the Air Force tolerated (an employee) continuing in his job "despite his inability to perform his full duties, the Air Force was not required to do so…
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If I Had Known They Could Fire Me, I Would Not Have Done It
In addition to the typical defense that he was fired because he was a "whistleblower", this Air Force employee argued that his "employment contract" with the government did…
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26 Years of Federal Service + Disrespectful Conduct = Removal
A firefighter at a Naval Air Station had 26 years of federal service. He had a big problem with duty assignments and complained at length in a "loud…
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Atmosphere Like a Popular Sitcom But Case Dismissed by Court
For a harassment claim to succeed, among other things the plaintiff has to show that her employer knew (or should have known) about the harassment and did nothing…
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First Offense: Lying, Disgraceful Conduct and Making False Statements
An Army EEO manager was erroneously issued a travel check and told not to cash it. But she cashed it and told the agency she had not received…
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How Was I To Know They Fired Me the First Time?
A former federal employee who was fired by the Air Force and went through an appeal with the MSPB applied for a job with the IRS and started…