What Will the Biden Administration Mean for the MSPB and the Case Backlog?
The author says it is important for the Biden administration to promptly address the case backlog at the MSPB.
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You Snooze, You Lose
A probationary employee claimed he was a whistleblower and that was why he was terminated by the VA. See how MSPB and the appeals court ruled in his challenge.
Retire or Be Fired – A Tough Choice But Not Coercion
A 33-year Army employee who elected to retire rather than be removed for unacceptable performance sought reinstatement by arguing he was coerced into retiring.
Is it Too Hard to Fire Federal Employees?
The author weighs the arguments on both sides of the debate over whether it should be easier to fire federal employees.
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Waiting on Appeals
Recently introduced legislation has some provisions that could benefit federal employee whistleblowers.
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Bringing Appeals
Legislation introduced in the House would reauthorize the MSPB’s board, but would it help with the case backlog?
Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS
DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.
Illegal Civil Service Appointment Leads to Employee’s Removal
Favoritism in the selection process for a HUD field office director eventually resulted in removal to “regularize” his illegal appointment.
Third Party Watch Dog Group Lacks Standing in Bid to Force Prosecution of Hatch Act Violations
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”
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.
