The Case That Could Reshape Federal Civil Service
The D.C. Court of Appeals rules Trump could lawfully remove MSPB member Cathy Harris, expanding presidential removal power over some civil service positions.
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Supreme Court Grants DOJ Request to Stay Reinstatement of Fired MSPB and NLRB Members
The Supreme Court issued an order staying reinstatement of Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, who were removed from the MSPB and NLRB, respectively, by President Trump.
NLRB Offering Early Retirement
The National Labor Relations Board has announced it will begin offering early retirement to some federal employees.
Private-Sector NLRB Weingarten Ruling Could Affect Federal Sector Too
A recent NLRB decision appears to interpret Weingarten more liberally than before and may have implications for federal employees.
Some of Eric Fanning’s Decisions Could Be Subject to Review, Thanks to Recent SCOTUS Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision not only potentially has implications for the NLRB, but also the Army.
Rep. Chaffetz Introduces Bill to Check NLRB’s Litigation Powers
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has introduced a bill intended to rein in the litigation power of the National Labor Relations Board.
South Carolina Representatives Introduce the Job Protection Act
Reps. Tim Scott (R-SC), Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Trey Gowdy (R-SC) have introduced the Job Protection Act which is intended to prevent the National Labor Relations Board from moving forward with its case against Boeing or attempting similar action against other companies.
D.C. Circuit Kicks FLRA to the Curb in the Battle of the Counsels General
In a case Fedsmith has been covering since 2007, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the Federal Labor Relations Authority’s efforts to impose its will on the National Labor Relations Board. In what some might call a slam dunk, the court decided the FLRA once again misinterpreted another Agency’s enabling legislation.
NLRB V. FLRA: NLRB Union Pickets and Exchanges Press Releases with Management in the Ongoing Dispute over FLRA’s Decision
A dispute between the National Labor Relations Board Union and the agency is heating up as the union begins picketing and calling for the resignation of the agency’s General Counsel. The NLRB responds with its own press release.
