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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How much accommodation is necessary for an agency to comply with the Rehabilitation Act? In this case, the court found that the Postal Service did not unlawfully discriminate…