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.
MSPB
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.
What a Difference a Day Doesn’t Make
A VA employee, removed for conduct unbecoming after planting an unwanted kiss on a co-worker, ended up before the appeals court in an unsuccessful challenge.
Loss of State License to Practice Leads to Removal
See what happened when a VA psychologist’s state license was revoked, leading to his removal from his federal position.
Conflict of Interest and Statutory Violation at Merit Systems Protection Board?
The author describes a potential conflict of interest between two labor unions.
How Common Are Prohibited Personnel Practices?
Data from the MSPB provide an idea of the frequency of prohibited personnel practices.
