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DOD Budget Sequestration Furlough in 2013 Affirmed

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: August 14, 2017 12:10 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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In one of many appeals brought by furloughed Defense employees as the result of the 2013 budget sequestration process, the appeals court has found no error in the handling of one employee’s appeal.

Supreme Court Reaffirms Where Federal Employees Can Appeal ‘Mixed Case’ Claims

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Updated: July 21, 2017 8:02 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Supreme Court recently clarified how “mixed cases” will be handled in courts for federal employees.

This Widow Does Not Meet the Legal Definition of ‘Widow’ for Federal Retirement Purposes

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: July 10, 2017 6:28 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The widow of an FBI employee is ruled not eligible for a FERS annuity survivor’s benefit since the length of her marriage was less than 9 months at the time of her husband’s death.

Supreme Court Decides Federal Employee ‘Mixed Case’ Court Jurisdiction Issue

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: June 30, 2017 12:09 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Confronted with the question which court (Federal Circuit Court of Appeals or the U.S. District Court) is the proper forum for challenging a MSPB decision dismissing a federal employee’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction in a so-called “mixed case,” the U.S. Supreme Court has stepped in and settled the matter.

Congress Passes VA Accountability Bill

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 13, 2017 8:41 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The VA Accountability Bill has passed Congress. It will change human resources processes for taking action against agency employees.

Everything You Ever Wanted Know About the Merit Systems Protection Board

By Janet Gershen-SiegelJune 12, 2017 10:55 AM Categories Human Resources, Agency News Leave a comment

The author provides an overview of the MSPB, its mission, and how federal employees go about filing appeals.

Does the VA Accountability Bill Get Rid of the MSPB?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: June 7, 2017 9:48 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Congress is considering legislation to allow the VA secretary greater leeway in removing employees for performance reasons. Secretary David Shulkin provided a response to a direct question asking if the bill would mean elimination of the MSPB.

Whistleblower Blows Whistle at Office of Special Counsel

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2017 1:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A complaint has been filed and a hearing scheduled for a complaint against senior officials of the Office of Special Counsel, the agency that normally investigates and prosecutes these cases.

Federal Employee Perceptions About Sexual Orientation Discrimination

By Doug NierleMay 18, 2017 1:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that MSPB’s Merit Principles Survey provides insight into the perceptions of sexual orientation discrimination against LGBT federal employees.

Whistleblowing or Failure to Communicate Properly With Supervisors?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: May 11, 2017 12:13 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Here’s a situation where a federal employee received a “counseling memo” following what he apparently considered as a whistleblowing complaint to his agency chain of command. He tried to challenge the informal discipline as retaliation for protected whistleblowing and eventually his case went to the federal appeals court.

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