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Third Party Watch Dog Group Lacks Standing in Bid to Force Prosecution of Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAugust 24, 2020 8:19 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal district court has turned aside efforts by a watch dog group to force OSC to prosecute violations of the Hatch Act by a White House official.

“Please Sir, I Want Some More”

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAugust 4, 2020 9:32 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A VA whistleblower challenged a reprimand as retaliatory. The MSPB awarded some damages but drew the line when he asked to be compensated for loss of incentive pay.

Agency Decision to Revoke Tentative Job Offer Not Appealable

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJuly 16, 2020 11:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Does the MSPB have jurisdiction over an appeal from an applicant who was made a “tentative” job offer that was revoked by the agency because of a background check?

Union-Filed Grievance Preempts Employee Appeal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJune 9, 2020 2:38 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 8, 2020 10:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 4, 2020 11:17 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 21, 2020 12:43 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 13, 2020 8:51 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

By Heather WhiteApril 2, 2020 1:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 2, 2020 7:25 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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.

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