Is 16 Years Enough?
A VA doctor, when reassigned from his preferred compressed work schedule, challenged the agency’s action as a violation of a 16-year old settlement agreement.
A VA doctor, when reassigned from his preferred compressed work schedule, challenged the agency’s action as a violation of a 16-year old settlement agreement.
OSC announced a decision which found a former VA physician violated the Hatch Act when running for U.S. Senate.
A VA nurse who engaged in several whistleblowing activities accused the agency of illegal reprisals against her. The MSPB found in favor of the agency, but the appeals court sent it back to the Board.
The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.
A VA employee has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $70k worth of agency funds via a mobile app.
A Georgia man has been charged with trying to sell the VA non-existent protective equipment for the coronavirus totaling over $750 million.
The Supreme Court upended the way the federal government has defended against age discrimination complaints under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
The law giving VA streamlined disciplinary authority was applied to employee misconduct that occurred before the effective date. See how the appeals court has ruled.
As a recent court case shows, the time period (or lack thereof) on a settlement agreement can have surprising consequences for federal employees.
Legislation has been introduced that would formally ensure that all VA employees would be covered by the new paid parental leave benefit.