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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 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 Federal Workforce News 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, 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.

Will the New Supreme Court Decision Impact Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 27, 2018 1:12 PM | Updated: Jul 6, 2018 11:02 AM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment

What impact will there be on federal employees from the Supreme Court decision that says government employees can no longer be forced to pay fees to a union?

Supremes Strike Down Decision of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Who Was Not Constitutionally Appointed

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJun 21, 2018 3:27 PM | Updated: Jul 1, 2018 9:28 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court has found that an ALJ of the Securities and Exchange Commission could not properly decide a case since he was not constitutionally appointed.

Janus V. AFSCME: Effect on Federal Sector Labor Relations

By Bob GilsonFeb 27, 2018 9:44 AM | Updated: Mar 5, 2018 11:25 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A case involving public sector unions is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. How does it affect federal employees?

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