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A Federal Circuit decision vacated an MSPB ruling that upheld a Postal Service removal after an involuntary reassignment. The court said the Board must compare whether removal is truly more efficient than returning the employee to work he previously performed successfully.
A VA employee removed for “failure to follow instructions” ultimately won reinstatement when the MSPB found retaliation tied to EEO and union activity. This case shows how timing, penalty severity, and patterns of discipline can matter.
An MSPB decision reversed an arbitrator and ordered reinstatement after finding the agency did not prove falsification—and that the removal was retaliatory in light of ongoing EEO activity. Here’s what federal employees can take from the reasoning.
An MSPB decision reversed a federal employee’s removal after the deciding official considered undisclosed, off-the-record information that affected credibility. Here’s what happened and why due process details can matter in high-stakes adverse actions.
A 2009 MSPB order adopted the EEOC’s disability discrimination finding in a removal case and explains why accommodation timelines and FAA back pay rules can change the remedy path.
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.
The MSPB reversed an Air Force removal tied to a security clearance claim after finding the agency didn’t prove the job actually required a clearance. Here’s what federal employees can learn about evidence, job requirements, and process.
By Shaun Southworth, federal employee attorney For federal employees, discrimination rarely arrives as an abstract legal debate. It shows up in daily humiliations. A supervisor keeps using the wrong name. An agency refuses to update records. A transgender employee is...
An MSPB administrative judge reversed a removal where the agency alleged possession of marijuana on government property—but the evidence showed the marijuana belonged to the employee’s spouse. Here’s what federal employees can learn about proof, assumptions, and protecting your career when discipline hits.
This post is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Every situation is different. If you have questions about your specific circumstances, you should consult with a qualified attorney. If you are a...