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VA Whistleblower Wins a Remand by the Appeals Court

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 22, 2020 9:32 AM | Updated: May 6, 2020 7:37 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.

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.

DOI Employee Returned to His Job in Whistleblower Retaliation Case

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 5, 2020 11:40 AM | Updated: Feb 18, 2020 9:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A DOI employee has been returned to his job along with backpay and benefits after a settlement in a whistleblower case.

Appeals Court Vacates MSPB Removal Decision For Its Mishandling of Whistleblower Defense

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 20, 2020 8:11 AM | Updated: Feb 2, 2020 7:31 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A GSA Financial Advisor who argued his removal was retaliation for whistleblowing convinced the appeals court to overturn the administrative appeal decision.

Can a Whistleblower Expect the Right to Remain Anonymous?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Dec 10, 2019 10:44 AM | Updated: Dec 22, 2019 4:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Can whistleblowers in the federal government reasonably expect to remain anonymous?

Whistleblower Status Did Not Upend Removal of TSA Agent

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSep 10, 2019 11:26 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A TSA agent, fired for several instances of discourteous conduct, failed to convince the appeals court to overturn his removal because of his whistleblower status.

Addressing the ‘Crisis’ at the MSPB

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 9, 2019 11:15 AM | Updated: May 20, 2019 10:07 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new bill would allow the MSPB to take action on certain matters even without a quorum.

Top 10 Things VA Employees Should Know the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act

By Smetna ChhabraJan 28, 2019 9:06 AM | Updated: Feb 3, 2019 12:52 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

These are ten important things federal employees at the VA should know about the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Prevention Act.

OSC Files Complaint Over Whistleblower’s Termination

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 30, 2018 10:44 AM | Updated: Sep 9, 2018 8:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel recently filed a whistleblower retaliation complaint over the removal of a federal employee at the Interior Department.

Lawmakers Want Investigation of Air Marshal Service After Allegations of Racial Profiling

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 21, 2018 4:21 PM | Updated: Nov 1, 2022 10:14 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Some lawmakers want an investigation of the TSA’s Federal Air Marshal Service after a report alleging racial profiling by a supervisor.

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