Court Cases
Lawsuit Seeks Damage Relief Over TSP Website Problems
A lawsuit labeled as a "class action complaint" seeks damages for TSP participants claiming harm as a result of problems with the TSP website unveiled in June 2022.
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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Suspension of Security Clearance Led to Indefinite Suspension Without Pay
The loss of his security clearance led to an indefinite suspension of an Air Force engineer. After losing an appeal to MSPB, he tried his hand at federal…
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Supreme Court Decision Resolves Labor Relations Jurisdiction and National Guard Status
In a 7-2 decision, the US Supreme Court upholds the role of the FLRA for National Guard technicians represented by a union.
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Fight Over Food In Refrigerator Leads to Security Guard’s Removal
Who would have thought that a fight over food in the office refrigerator could lead to an employee’s removal. That’s what happened with an Army Security Guard.
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DOL Employee Pleads Guilty to Acquiring Nearly $200k Through Fraud Schemes
A federal employee with the Department of Labor has pleaded guilty to obtaining nearly $200,000 through multiple fraud schemes.
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COVID Mandate Challenged in Courts: Two Decisions With Different Results
Federal employees challenging the COVID mandate went to different courts to challenge the constitutionality of the mandate. The courts have reached different decisions in two different cases.
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Consulting Outside Family Members on Pending Adverse Action Considered “Ex Parte” Communication
When an Air Force official testified at arbitration that he had consulted two family members about the fired employee’s defense, he threw a wrinkle into the agency’s case.
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Federal Employee at SSA Accused of Money Laundering
A federal employee at the Social Security Administration is facing allegations that he created fake children to steal benefits of actual deceased individuals.
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VA Employees Plead Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement Scheme
Two former VA employees pleaded guilty to a $2.9 million purchase scheme they conducted using fictitious companies and purchase orders.
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Misuse of Government Property Can Be a Firing Offense
A Treasury Department employee who accessed agency personnel data to try to find support for a claim against the agency found himself in trouble.