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Recent Case Action Restores Confidence in Federal Whistleblowers

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.June 1, 2021 7:52 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A recent appeals court decision has favorable implications for federal employee whistleblowers.

Progress in Filling MSPB Vacancies: Still No Quorum

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 29, 2021 9:57 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden has submitted a nominee to the MSPB. Where does the agency stand now?

WGI: An Automatic Pay Raise for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 18, 2021 9:12 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Only about 1 for every 1,000 federal employees is denied a within-grade increase (WGI) pay raise. Here is why.

Appeals Court Overturns MSPB Decision on Performance Based Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 17, 2021 10:05 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The appeals court disagreed with MSPB’s conclusion that a NASA engineer removed in a performance based action had failed to show that his military service was a factor in his removal.

What Will the Biden Administration Mean for the MSPB and the Case Backlog?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.February 26, 2021 8:03 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The author says it is important for the Biden administration to promptly address the case backlog at the MSPB.

You Snooze, You Lose

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFebruary 8, 2021 3:00 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A probationary employee claimed he was a whistleblower and that was why he was terminated by the VA. See how MSPB and the appeals court ruled in his challenge.

Retire or Be Fired – A Tough Choice But Not Coercion

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithNovember 17, 2020 10:47 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A 33-year Army employee who elected to retire rather than be removed for unacceptable performance sought reinstatement by arguing he was coerced into retiring.

Is it Too Hard to Fire Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNovember 3, 2020 9:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author weighs the arguments on both sides of the debate over whether it should be easier to fire federal employees.

The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Waiting on Appeals

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Updated: October 18, 2020 10:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.October 6, 2020 9:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Legislation introduced in the House would reauthorize the MSPB’s board, but would it help with the case backlog?

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