Fudging Certified Time Sheets Leads to Removal
A DoD Budget Analyst, fired for misrepresenting her work hours, took her case to the appeals court after the MSPB upheld her removal.
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Extradition from Japan Leads to Removal
A Department of Defense teacher in Japan lost his job when he was reassigned state side following a drunk driving conviction in Japanese court.
DoD Orders Halt of All Domestic Travel for Agency Personnel
The Defense Department has ordered a stop of all agency related domestic travel to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Will DoD Restrict Unions for National Security Reasons?
A Federal Register notice authorizes removing employees from coverage by the labor relations statute when unions are not compatible with the mission of DoD.
4th Time’s the Charm? Bill Reintroduced to Bolster Appeal Rights of Some Feds
Legislation has again been introduced to overturn a court decision which limited appeal rights of some federal employees in sensitive positions.
Over 3k OPM Employees to Move to DoD
Over 3,000 employees at OPM were notified they will be moving over to DoD as part of the transition of how the government handles background investigations.
Background Investigations Are Moving From OPM To DoD – What Happens Next Will Make Or Break Them
The author says there are some important best practices that should be followed in moving background investigations to DoD.
DoD Expected to Take Over Background Checks in October
DoD is expected to take over responsibility for conducting background investigations starting FY 2020.
Lawmakers Want DoD to Drop ‘Racially or Ethnically Insensitive Terminology’
Lawmakers want DoD to drop what they consider offensive terminology from the agency’s forms.
When We Say, “Do Not Disclose,” We Mean Do Not Disclose
A DoD police officer appealed his removal based on lack of candor, conduct unbecoming, and unauthorized use of a computer. See how the appeals court ruled.
