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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 11, 2020 4:07 PM | Updated: Apr 24, 2020 8:14 AM 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 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.

VA Streamlined Discipline Authority Reined in by Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 2, 2020 7:25 AM | Updated: Apr 15, 2020 8:58 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 RyderMar 4, 2020 10:30 AM | Updated: Oct 29, 2023 12:01 PM 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 SmithMar 3, 2020 7:10 AM | Updated: Mar 14, 2020 3:03 PM 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.

VA Employee Charged with Embezzling $70k Using Square App

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 6, 2020 8:47 AM | Updated: Feb 18, 2020 9:16 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A VA employee has been charged in federal court with embezzling nearly $70,000 in VA funds.

Former VBA Employee Sentenced for Illegally Accessing Veterans’ Records

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 24, 2020 11:01 AM | Updated: Feb 21, 2020 12:26 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former federal employee with the Veterans Benefits Administration has been sentenced to prison for illegally accessing veterans’ medical records.

Should the VA be Providing Acupuncture Services to Veterans?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 4, 2019 10:03 AM | Updated: Dec 18, 2019 5:45 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to require the VA to expand access to acupuncture services.

Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 21, 2019 9:22 AM | Updated: Dec 9, 2019 2:01 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM’s advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.

VA Clamping Down on Official Time and Union Office Space

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 18, 2019 10:41 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:15 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The VA is moving to implement President Trump’s executive orders which will put new restrictions on unions’ use of official time and office space.

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