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Appeals Court Rules MSPB Erred in Handling Coerced Retirement Claim

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: September 18, 2018 7:33 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Department of Commerce employee has convinced the appeals court that his retirement was involuntary because of a hostile work environment.

The Unique Legal World of Title 38 Veterans Administration Doctors and Nurses

By Eric PinesSeptember 10, 2018 10:43 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Title 38 is a unique hiring authority that applies to some federal employees and one that creates a much different appeals process.

No Base Access, No Job

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: August 6, 2018 11:18 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

An Air Force employee whose job required both base access and a security clearance found out the hard way that a previous criminal conviction added up to no job.

Making Better Use of the Probationary Period

By Laura ShugrueJuly 9, 2018 10:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The MSPB has found that the probationary period is not extensively used, but there are steps agencies can take to utilize it more effectively.

Federal Circuit Ruling Paves the Way for Additional Paid Military Leave Claims

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.June 26, 2018 10:11 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A recent ruling paves the way for some federal employees who served in the military to receive additional paid leave.

When EEO Isn’t About Discrimination

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherJune 13, 2018 3:37 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author outlines some of the challenges with EEO cases and his suggestions for improving the process.

Federal Employees Wait as MSPB Vacancies Remain Unfilled

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 22, 2018 11:11 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A lack of quorum due to vacancies at the MSPB has led to a backlog of cases. What does this mean for federal employees with pending cases?

VA Pharmacist Loses Bid To Overturn Her Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMarch 21, 2018 11:02 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The VA Medical Center in Washington, DC successfully defended its decision to fire one of its clinical pharmacists based on three charges.

With Two Nominees, the MSPB May Soon Have Its Quorum

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Updated: March 26, 2018 1:15 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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MSPB may soon have a quorum again after two recent nominations which would move the agency’s backlog of cases forward.

Quorum Returns at the MSPB With Nomination of New Vice Chairman

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 7, 2018 1:21 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A nomination has been made by President Trump for the MSPB. When confirmed, there will be a quorum but the caseload is growing each week and problems will remain.

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