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A DOJ criminal investigator’s removal was reversed when the MSPB found a due process violation: the deciding official relied on undisclosed Giglio issues as an aggravating factor. Here’s what that means for federal employees facing high stakes discipline.
A published MSPB decision shows how a removal can be mitigated when some charges fall away—even while a serious falsification charge remains sustained. The case highlights how evidence, standards, and Douglas factors shape outcomes.
An MSPB decision involving a federal employee’s timekeeping discrepancies shows how Douglas factors, de minimis variances, and disparate penalties can drive significant penalty mitigation.
The MSPB sustained misconduct charges against an SBA employee but found removal too severe, mitigating the penalty to a 60 day suspension and reduction in grade. The decision highlights how comparator information and Douglas factors can shape penalty outcomes.
An MSPB decision reduced a VA employee’s removal to a 30-day suspension after finding inconsistent discipline compared to other employees. Here’s what the decision teaches about penalty fairness in federal employment cases.
In a recent order issued by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), jurisdiction was established over an individual right of action (IRA) appeal filed by a federal employee. The Appellant, alleged that the Agency retaliated against her after she made protected...
In a recent decision by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), a federal employee's appeal of disciplinary actions taken by their Agency was remanded for further review. The case involved allegations of retaliation for whistleblowing and disclosures made to the...
As experienced federal employment attorneys, Shaun Southworth and Jesse Kelly have experienced eyes for knowing when disciplinary charges are serious, when federal employers are simply fishing, and the in between. "To bolster bad claims for removal or demotion, often...
Southworth PC Federal Employment Attorneys Ianna Richardson recently settled a case on behalf of our client, a former federal employee. The settlement involves the reinstatement of our client, a raise for our client, and the payment of our client's attorneys fees....
Southworth PC federal employee attorneys Shaun Southworth and recently settled a case before the Merit Systems Protection Board. "We are pleased we were able to resolve a case where our client we believe faced false allegations and consequently was subjected to...