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Is 16 Years Enough?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 11, 2020 1:36 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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.

Maximum Penalty Imposed on VA Physician Charged with 15 Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 30, 2020 10:12 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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OSC announced a decision which found a former VA physician violated the Hatch Act when running for U.S. Senate.

VA Whistleblower Wins a Remand by the Appeals Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 22, 2020 9:32 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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.

VA Benefits Recipients Will Get Coronavirus Stimulus Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 17, 2020 4:10 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The IRS has announced that VA benefits recipients will automatically get coronavirus stimulus payments.

VA Employee to Plead Guilty for Embezzling $70k Using Square App

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 17, 2020 2:58 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A VA employee has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $70k worth of agency funds via a mobile app.

Man Arrested for Attempting to Defraud VA in Multimillion Dollar Coronavirus Scam

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 11, 2020 4:07 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A Georgia man has been charged with trying to sell the VA non-existent protective equipment for the coronavirus totaling over $750 million.

Supreme Court Overturns Decision in Federal Age Discrimination Case

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 6, 2020 7:24 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.

VA Streamlined Discipline Authority Reined in by Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApril 2, 2020 7:25 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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.

Don’t Forget to Consider the Relevant Time Period for Your Settlement Agreement

By Louise RyderMarch 4, 2020 10:30 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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As a recent court case shows, the time period (or lack thereof) on a settlement agreement can have surprising consequences for federal employees.

Bill Would Give All VA Employees New Paid Parental Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 3, 2020 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced that would formally ensure that all VA employees would be covered by the new paid parental leave benefit.

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