Court Cases
Claim for Overtime and Mileage Leads to Removal–Court Overturns MSPB
"We are at a loss to understand how an employee could be said to engage in misconduct by submitting an overtime claim based on an estimate so long…
MSPB
Stay informed on news and decisions from the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), including federal employee appeals, adverse actions, disciplinary cases, and key rulings that shape federal employment law. Explore analysis of MSPB precedents, agency operations, back‑pay decisions, whistleblower protections, and policy changes affecting employee rights and due‑process procedures. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal employees, supervisors, and HR professionals understand how MSPB actions influence workplace rules and federal workforce accountability.
Human Resources
MSPB Regulations Revisions: A Couple of Issues Worth Watching
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has issued a final rule revising its regulations. Here is a summary of the changes that will be of interest to many…
Court Cases
Federal Circuit to MSPB: Take the Case
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued a precedential decision that overturns an MSPB ruling. The court found that an indefinite suspension issued as a…
Human Resources
Welcome Back to The Civilian World: You’re Fired!
A Bureau of Prisons senior officer specialist was deployed to Iraq after his Marine Corps unit was activated. He was court-martialed for dereliction of duty and assault as…
Court Cases
Cash Advances and Government Travel Card Lead to Suspension
The Board continues to be divided on the issue of government travel cards and disciplinary action. In a case involving allegations of misuse of a government travel, a…
Court Cases
Have You Failed to Pay Your Debts? It Could Cost You Your Federal Job
A federal employee who owed more than $50,000 was fired by the Army. One Board member did not think this was a serious problem under the circumstances and…
Human Resources
Are Reference Checks Worth The Trouble?
Reference checking in federal agencies is often neglected, misunderstood or both. In this article, the author says that reference checks are worth your time and trouble to avoid…
Human Resources
MSPB Shows Clear Trend Supporting Agency Officials When They Get It Right
Third parties sometimes follow a new trend without specifically stating they are doing so. In several recent decisions, the Board seems to be giving agency deciding officials the…
Court Cases
Do You Provide Loyal, Professional Service to Your Agency?
How much leeway does a federal employee have in publicly disagreeing with agency policy decisions?
Court Cases
One Charge Bounced–Removal Still Stands
On remand, the MSPB reconsiders its decision in an earlier decision and concludes that the removal of a GS-8 police officer was justified for refusing to carry out…