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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.

Supreme Court Orders Restructuring of CFPB

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 29, 2020 11:45 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Supreme Court has determined in a 5-4 decision that the structure of a controversial agency created in 2008 must be restructured.

Implications for Supreme Court’s LGBT Employment Discrimination Decision for Federal Employees

By Richard RennerJun 18, 2020 10:25 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

What are the implications for federal employees from the recent Supreme Court decision on workplace discrimination?

Supreme Court Overturns Decision in Federal Age Discrimination Case

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 6, 2020 7:24 PM | Updated: Apr 20, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court upended the way the federal government has defended against age discrimination complaints under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Supreme Court Decision, Union Dues and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 19, 2019 12:20 PM | Updated: Oct 19, 2021 12:12 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The FLRA is soliciting comments on an issue involving revocation of union dues for federal employees.

OPM Asks FLRA for Decision on Letting Folks Quit the Union Quickly

By Bob GilsonJul 15, 2019 9:15 AM | Updated: Jul 25, 2019 12:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has asked FLRA to issue guidance on precedent for revoking federal employees’ union dues assignments. Interested persons can comment on the situation.

Government to Print 2020 Census Without Citizenship Question

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 2, 2019 5:12 PM | Updated: Jul 13, 2019 7:53 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The Trump administration reportedly abandoned efforts to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census, but the president has said it’s still on the table.

Supreme Court Says Citizenship Question Cannot Go on 2020 Census, For Now

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 27, 2019 11:16 AM | Updated: Jul 11, 2019 4:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Supreme Court has issued a decision on the debate over adding a citizenship status question to the upcoming census.

U.S. Marshal Service Retiree Wins Big at Supreme Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFeb 20, 2019 1:42 PM | Updated: Mar 1, 2019 12:24 PM Categories Court Cases, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The Supreme Court sided with a retired federal employee in his fight to get state income tax treatment for his federal pension.

ALJs Excepted from Competitive Service

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 11, 2018 9:32 AM | Updated: Sep 9, 2018 7:11 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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As a result of a recent Supreme Court decision, President Trump has issued an Executive Order excepting ALJ’s from the competitive service.

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