Court Cases
Who Says You Cannot Fire a Federal Employee?
When a deciding official cited an extraordinary lack of productivity in addition to the four reasons laid out in the notice of an employee’s proposed removal, the agency…
MSPB
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Court Cases
Whistleblower Failed Burden of Proof In Challenge to Her Removal
A federal attorney who was fired claims that it was done in retaliation for being a whistleblower. The MSPB said it had no jurisdiction, saying she failed to…
Human Resources
Legislation Would Extend Appeal Rights to Some Postal Employees
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to extend MSPB appeal rights to approximately 7,500 Postal Service employees.
Human Resources
Removal of Federal Employees for Misconduct or Performance
The Merit Act of 2017 would make it much easier to fire a federal employee. Here are the details of this recently introduced legislation and what it would…
Human Resources
I Do Solemnly Swear That I Will…
The author points out that federal employees take an oath of office as part of their job duties, much like the president does.
Human Resources
Should Federal Employees Be ‘At Will’ Employees?
Should federal employees be "at will" employees? It is unlikely changes of this magnitude outlined in a recent bill will be implemented as there will be fierce opposition.…
Agency News
No Quorum at MSPB Will Halt Decisions on Federal Employee Petitions
There will no longer be a quorum at the MSPB later this week. This means decisions on Petitions for Review cannot be issued. Here is the situation.
Court Cases
All In the Family
Accepting reimbursement for services that were actually paid for by a relative leads to a federal employee’s removal.
Human Resources
Where Are the Carrots In the VA Accountability Bill?
The author says that the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act uses a carrot and stick approach to reforming the agency, but that it currently offers too…
Human Resources
The VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016: 5 Things Every Federal Employee Should Know
The author says that when one digs into the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016, there is a lot more to it than the title…