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What Will the Biden Administration Mean for the MSPB and the Case Backlog?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Feb 26, 2021 8:03 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The author says it is important for the Biden administration to promptly address the case backlog at the MSPB.

You Snooze, You Lose

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFeb 8, 2021 3:00 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithNov 17, 2020 10:47 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNov 3, 2020 9:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 15, 2020 11:17 AM | Updated: Oct 18, 2020 10:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Oct 6, 2020 9:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSep 9, 2020 3:08 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 31, 2020 7:22 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 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 SmithAug 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.

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