Court Cases
Federal Cases Can Be Complex: A Decade for One Case?
Federal employment cases are complex. This one has been going on since 1995. It isn't over yet. A federal court has remanded the case back to the MSPB…
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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Firing Hispanic, Methodist, Whistleblowing Probationary Employee Can Be Expensive
It took four years, but the various appeals by a probationary employee who worked for the Department of Labor may be over--four years after he was separated during…
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One Charge Bounced–Removal Still Stands
On remand, the MSPB reconsiders its decision in an earlier decision and concludes that the removal of a GS-8 police officer was justified for refusing to carry out…
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AWOL and Weak Excuses Lead to Removal
Absence without leave (AWOL) can be a successful way to fire a federal employee--often because it is easier to prove than other charges. In this case, the employee…
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Fire That Lawyer!
A federal attorney violated the Hatch Act and the MSPB has ordered the Small Business Administration to remove him from federal service.
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Was This Fed Fired Because of Military Leave or Lying on Employment Application?
What was the reason for firing this federal employee? He argued it was because he was called up for military duty. The agency said it was because he…
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Federal Engineer Gets Large Back Pay Settlement, Leave and TSP Contributions
The OSC says the MSPB has approved a settlement agreement in a case filed by OSC against the Army Corps of Engineers. The agreement gives the former employee…
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Who Wins the Survivor Annuity: Wife Number 1 or Wife Number 2?
A court of appeals finds that OPM had an obligation to to check out the facts of a case that impact the election of a survivor annuity. The…
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Court Strikes Down Labor Relations Portion of New DHS System
The Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has decided that the labor relations portion of the new human resources system for DHS is not consistent with Congressional…
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An Unusual Request for a Promotion
Here is a unique way to seek a significant promotion in government service. A federal employee submitted letters from her doctor indicating she could not perform the duties…