Volatile Mix: Conviction, Suspension, Back Pay and Attorney Fees
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sends a case back to an arbitator after the arbitrator denied a request for attorney fees from a federal employee who won his case
Military Personnel Have Some Appeal Rights Too
Who has authority to decide whether a member of the military stays or goes? A court weighs in on the issue.
Federal Vision, Dental Program Start Delayed
OPM has delayed the start of the dental and vision program for federal employees.
Attorney-Applicant Loses Job–Wins in Court
An applicant for an attorney’s position in government didn’t get the job but he filed a complaint and ended up in court. He did better in court than in the application process.
Should Roberts Be Confirmed As Chief Justice?
Most readers think John Roberts, the nominee to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, should be confirmed and that he will be confirmed.
Using Government Credit Cards: New Problems or New Opportunities?
There is a new credit limit for some government charge cards.
Military Reserve Service and CSRS Retirement Calculations
Does time spent in the military reserve count toward your CSRS retirement calculations? A court has just answered the question.
Is It Too Easy to Go To Court?
A federal employee contends he was fired for many invalid reasons but he is now out of a job anyway.
Federal Employees Happier But Still Lag Private Sector
Which federal agencies are the best places to work and how does the federal work environment compare to the private sector?
GSA (Quickly) Raises Mileage Reimbursement Rates
GSA has responded quickly to the recent IRS move to increase the mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees.
