Indefinite Suspension After Security Clearance Restoration is MSPB Reviewable
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) rules that an indefinite suspension following restoration of clearance is grounds for review under its jurisdiction.
MSPB Confirms Lack of Jurisdiction Concerning EEO, Title VII Reprisal Cases
The Merit Systems Protection Board followed the precedent of several circuit courts in resolving that they are not the proper forum for allegations of retaliation for Title VII-related issues.
MSPB Rules Employee Charged with Falsification in the Hiring Process Intended to Mislead
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructed the Army to separate an employee from service after a probe found falsified documents during the hiring process.
Federal Employee Appeals Board Finds Army Retaliated Against Whistleblower
The Merit Systems Protection Board holds the Army retaliated against a widow of a service member in it's first precedential decision on whistleblower protection since regaining a quorum.
MSPB Issues First Precedential Decision in 5 Years in Jurisdiction of Employee’s Appeal
On March 24, 2022, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a precedential opinion determining that it did not have jurisdiction over an employee’s appeal.
Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees Resumes as 5th Circuit Vacates Preliminary Injunction
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the nationwide preliminary injunction on President Biden’s vaccine mandate for the federal workforce, determining the district court lacked jurisdiction.
USPS Violates Provisions of Postal Service Reorganization Act
The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit determined that the U.S. Postal Service acted outside of the authority of the Postal Service Reorganization Act.