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Benefits Cuts on the Table in House Budget Legislation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 28, 2025 6:45 AM | Updated: May 1, 2025 2:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Cuts to federal employees’ benefits are on the table in an upcoming legislative markup session.

Supreme Court Grants DOJ Request to Stay Reinstatement of Fired MSPB and NLRB Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 9, 2025 7:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court issued an order staying reinstatement of Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, who were removed from the MSPB and NLRB, respectively, by President Trump.

Probationary Employee Removals: Appeals Court Sides With Trump (So Far) Allowing Removal of Special Counsel

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 6, 2025 7:19 AM | Updated: Mar 7, 2025 8:32 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Cases surrounding removal of probationary employees continue to move forward. Appeals court removes restraining order from removing current Special Counsel at OSC.

MSPB Orders Temporary Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 5, 2025 3:34 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The MSPB granted a stay request, temporarily reinstating thousands of probationary federal employees fired by USDA.

Appeals After Firing Probationary Employees: What Are Their Rights?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 21, 2025 8:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The federal government has removed thousands of employees during a probationary period. Will traditional appeals be followed?

Survivor Annuity Benefits Decision Could Impact Federal Employees With Similar Claims

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Dec 2, 2024 8:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A retired federal employee went to court over a survivor annuity computation based on his service time under both CSRS and FERS. See how the courts ruled.

MSPB Wades Its Way Through Massive Case Backlog

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Sep 16, 2024 7:45 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The MSPB has made significant progress on processing its backlog of cases.

Silence Is Golden… But Not In Every Case

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherMar 4, 2024 2:33 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An MSPB cases illustrates how Fifth Amendment rights can apply (or not) to federal employees.

Fired, Restored, Promoted, Fired Again, and Restored Again – The Unique Tale of One VA Employee

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Feb 21, 2024 3:25 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A recent MSPB case illustrates the negative impact the backlog has had on case decisions.

What Federal Employees Need to Know About Appealing MSPB Decisions

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Feb 5, 2024 7:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The unprecedented backlog at MSPB is creating unusual problems for federal employees with pending cases.

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