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.
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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.
DOI Employee Returned to His Job in Whistleblower Retaliation Case
A DOI employee has been returned to his job along with backpay and benefits after a settlement in a whistleblower case.
Appeals Court Vacates MSPB Removal Decision For Its Mishandling of Whistleblower Defense
A GSA Financial Advisor who argued his removal was retaliation for whistleblowing convinced the appeals court to overturn the administrative appeal decision.
Whistleblower Status Did Not Upend Removal of TSA Agent
A TSA agent, fired for several instances of discourteous conduct, failed to convince the appeals court to overturn his removal because of his whistleblower status.
Did DOJ Drug Enforcement Administration Violate the USERRA?
A DEA agent called out his agency for not selecting him for merit promotion due to bias against reservists on the part of his supervisor.
Not MSPB Error, But “Garden-Variety” Neglect By Appellant
An attorney who prioritized her summer vacation over preparing for her MSPB appeal hearing has to live with the consequences.
Lights, Hammer, Action!
A VA employee got himself fired when he blew a gasket over a light switch.