Is This Whistleblowing Complaint Relating to National Security Reviewable by the MSPB?
A federal employee asked MSPB to review her whistleblowing complaint, but when MSPB found it had no jurisdiction, she took her case to the appeals court.
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Whistleblower Scores GPO Related Win at SSA
As a result of a whistleblower’s disclosure, over 21,000 widow(er) beneficiaries may be entitled to receive higher benefits payments.
Recent Case Action Restores Confidence in Federal Whistleblowers
A recent appeals court decision has favorable implications for federal employee whistleblowers.
Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees.
What Does OSC’s Amicus Curiae with the MSPB Mean for Federal Employees and Whistleblower Retaliation?
The OSC recently submitted a brief in support of a VA whistleblower. What could this mean for federal employees?
You Snooze, You Lose
A probationary employee claimed he was a whistleblower and that was why he was terminated by the VA. See how MSPB and the appeals court ruled in his challenge.
Air Force EEO Director Removed Following Investigation
The EEO director at Hill AFB was removed from her position after an investigation concerning violation of EEOC regulations.
“Bank of BARDA” Spent Vaccine Research Funds on Office Furniture, News Subscriptions
A new report states that HHS misappropriated millions of dollars intended to fund vaccine research.
Whistleblowing Did Not Protect VA Nurse from Removal
A VA nurse was removed after he blew the whistle on violation of privacy rules. The MSPB upheld his removal despite him claiming whistleblower status.
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Waiting on Appeals
Recently introduced legislation has some provisions that could benefit federal employee whistleblowers.
