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Supreme Court Grants DOJ Request to Stay Reinstatement of Fired MSPB and NLRB Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 9, 2025 7:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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.

Supreme Court Blocks Order to Reinstate Probationary Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 8, 2025 4:47 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court has overturned a narrow order issued by a district court judge on the firing of probationary employees in the federal government.

Six-Day Furlough of Defense Department Employee Leads to Unanimous Supreme Court Decision

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 16, 2024 5:31 PM | Updated: Jun 6, 2024 7:17 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in an unusual situation involving a federal employee’s appeal case.

Supreme Court Accepts $3,000 Case Involving Federal Employee Pay

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 14, 2024 7:54 AM Categories Court Cases, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A federal case involving about $3,000 plus interest for a six-day furlough reached the Supreme Court? This federal employee appeal reveals complexity of the processes.

10-Year-Old Federal Employee Furlough Case Accepted by Supreme Court

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 13, 2023 8:55 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Why would the Supreme Court accept a 10-year old case filed by a federal employee and why did it take 10 years to get there anyway?

Supreme Court Decision Resolves Labor Relations Jurisdiction and National Guard Status

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2023 11:24 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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In a 7-2 decision, the US Supreme Court upholds the role of the FLRA for National Guard technicians represented by a union.

Told, “You Don’t Need a Union Rep?” The Supreme Court Disagrees

By Christopher PascaleApr 27, 2023 2:48 PM | Updated: May 15, 2023 12:25 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

If federal employees don’t get the assistance they need from their unions, do they have other options?

More Power for Unions: Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated for Supreme Court

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 25, 2022 11:27 AM Categories Current Events, Human Resources Leave a comment

Ketanji Brown Jackson, a strong union advocate, has been nominated as a Supreme Court justice. Her nomination delights federal employee unions.

Supreme Court Releases USPS From Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 13, 2022 5:04 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The USPS will not be required by law to mandate the COVID vaccines for its employees as a result of a Supreme Court ruling.

Supreme Court Opens Federal Officials to Damages in Their Individual Capacity

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDec 14, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Supreme Court recently held that federal agents who placed practicing Muslims on the No Fly List can be sued for damages in their individual capacity.

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