Tag: MSPB
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Waiting on Appeals
Recently introduced legislation has some provisions that could benefit federal employee whistleblowers.
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Bringing Appeals
Legislation introduced in the House would reauthorize the MSPB’s board, but would it help with the case backlog?
Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS
DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.
Illegal Civil Service Appointment Leads to Employee’s Removal
Favoritism in the selection process for a HUD field office director eventually resulted in removal to “regularize” his illegal appointment.
Third Party Watch Dog Group Lacks Standing in Bid to Force Prosecution of Hatch Act Violations
A federal district court has turned aside efforts by a watch dog group to force OSC to prosecute violations of the Hatch Act by a White House official.
“Please Sir, I Want Some More”
A VA whistleblower challenged a reprimand as retaliatory. The MSPB awarded some damages but drew the line when he asked to be compensated for loss of incentive pay.
Agency Decision to Revoke Tentative Job Offer Not Appealable
Does the MSPB have jurisdiction over an appeal from an applicant who was made a “tentative” job offer that was revoked by the agency because of a background check?
Administration Pushes For Senate to Move on MSPB Chair Nomination
The administration is ramping up its push for the Senate to confirm Dennis Kirk, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Union-Filed Grievance Preempts Employee Appeal
A federal employee removed by his agency tried to file an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board only to find the Board had no jurisdiction in the case.
What Are Federal Employees’ Options If Their Case is Stuck at the MSPB?
The MSPB has been without a quorum for years. What does this mean for federal employees with pending cases?
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