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Does the MSPB have jurisdiction over an appeal from an applicant who was made a “tentative” job offer that was revoked by the agency because of a background check?
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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?
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.
Union Representation for Sex?
A former customs officer and NTEU chapter president was removed and his firing was upheld by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
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.
The Only Things Immune to Coronavirus? EEO and MSPB Deadlines
If you have EEO or MSPB cases pending, don’t assume that deadlines will be extended due to the coronavirus.
VA Streamlined Discipline Authority Reined in by Court
The law giving VA streamlined disciplinary authority was applied to employee misconduct that occurred before the effective date. See how the appeals court has ruled.
NCIS Japan
An NCIS investigator in Japan who was suspended and demoted following revocation of his driving privileges took his case to the federal appeals court.
Excepted Service Appointee Not Entitled to Review of Termination
A DEA agent who omitted information on prior workplace discipline in his application had no right of appeal to the MSPB.
