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A federal employee’s removal for “physical inability to perform” was reversed when the MSPB found the agency treated a male coworker more leniently under an informal light-duty practice. This decision shows how comparator evidence can matter in real-world federal workplaces.
In this MSPB decision, the Board upheld a finding that a USPS supervisor intentionally falsified an employment application—but ruled that removal was too severe. The penalty was mitigated to a written reprimand, with back pay and benefits ordered.
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...
At Southworth PC, we understand that federal employees deserve protection and advocacy in cases of wrongful disciplinary action. Recently, our team of MSPB attorneys secured a win for a federal employee who was suspended without pay for 21 days by a large federal...
Facing proposed removal or removal before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) can be a daunting experience for any federal employee. Agencies have the power to terminate many federal employees for cause, but they must follow established legal guidelines when...
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...
At the beginning of November, Southworth PC learned it had saved another federal employee’s career. After our federal employment attorneys Shaun Southworth and Jesse Kelly tried the case before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Board found the Agency’s removal...
Earlier this year, a large federal agency proposed the removal of our client. After receiving the proposed removal, our client contacted our federal employment attorneys with much experience in federal careers defense. Senior Associate Jesse Kelly worked with our...
Our federal employee attorneys achieved another victory in a case against the Department of Justice. Federal employees have constitutional property interests in their continued employment, so removing them from federal service requires due process. At many points...