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At Long Last a Record-Breaking Lack of Quorum at the MSPB Has Finally Been Restored

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Mar 4, 2022 3:01 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A quorum has finally returned to the MSPB. What does this mean for federal employees who have pending cases?

MSPB Returning After 5-Year Absence: 3,600+ Decisions Pending

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 2, 2022 9:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Senate has confirmed two Members for the MSPB. This means the agency will be able to start issuing decisions on the huge backlog of cases.

Is This Whistleblowing Complaint Relating to National Security Reviewable by the MSPB?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDec 29, 2021 9:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee asked MSPB to review her whistleblowing complaint, but when MSPB found it had no jurisdiction, she took her case to the appeals court.

Failure to Pass Fitness Test Requirement Leads to Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithOct 15, 2021 10:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An ICE investigator had to meet a new fitness requirement to keep his job with the agency. He failed the running portion of the test and was fired.

Checking-in on the Current MSPB Nominees and the Record-Setting Case Backlog

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 11, 2021 10:01 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A quorum may soon be restored at MSPB. How long will it take to clear the case backlog and what should federal employees with pending cases do?

Quorum May Soon Be Restored at MSPB

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 24, 2021 11:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Biden has named a second nominee for the MSPB Board of Directors which could restore a quorum at the agency to break the case backlog.

Recent Case Action Restores Confidence in Federal Whistleblowers

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jun 1, 2021 7:52 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:37 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. SmithApr 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. SmithApr 13, 2021 1:49 PM | Updated: Apr 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 SmithMar 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.

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