Developments at the MSPB: On January 31, 2020, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued its annual report for FY 2019. The report discussed the current status of the MSPB's overall case processing in FY 2019.As all three Board member slots are current vacant,...
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Developments at the MSPB: FY 2018 Annual Report
Developments at the MSPB: On February 28, 2019, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued its annual report for FY 2018. The report discussed the current status of the MSPB's overall case processing in FY 2018.The annual report was issued on Vice Chair Robbins'...
Developments at the MSPB: FY 2017 Annual Report
Developments at the MSPB: On January 19, 2018, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued its annual report for FY 2017. The report discussed the current status of the MSPB's overall case processing in FY 2017.The MSPB reported that its backlog of undecided...
Developments at the MSPB: FY 2016 Annual Performance Report
Developments at the MSPB: On May 23, 2017, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued its annual performance report for FY 2016. The report discussed the current status of the MSPB's caseload of furlough appeals, its overall case processing in FY 2016, and...
Developments at the MSPB: Annual Report for FY 2016
Developments at the MSPB: On January 18, 2017, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued its Annual Report for FY 2016. This Annual Report, which was signed by former MSPB Chair Grundmann a mere day before her departure from the MSPB to the Office of...
Developments at the MSPB: Reprisal for Whistleblower Settlement
Developments at the MSPB: On November 22, 2016, the Merit Systems Protection Board (Board) issued its decision in Elder v. Department of the Air Force, 2016 MPSB 41. The Board reversed the removal of Mr. Elder, finding retaliation for Mr. Elder's...
Developments at the MSPB: (b)(9) Prohibited Personnel Practices
Developments at the MSPB: According to a recently-issued Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, officials of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) advised GAO that "there have been fewer than 10 IRA appeals filed since the...
Developments at the MSPB: EEO Damages Authority Affirmed
Developments at the MSPB: On November 18, 2016, the Merit Systems Protection Board issued its decision in Hess v. U.S. Postal Service, 2016 MSPB 40. The Board affirmed its authority to award compensatory damages in mixed cases where...
Developments at the MSPB: MSPB Constructive Suspension Decision
Developments at the MSPB: On September 27, 2016, the Merit Systems Protection Board (Board) issued a precedential decision in Thomas v. Dept. of the Navy, 2016 MSPB 34. The Board reinstated Appellant Stephanie Thomas' dismissed constructive suspension appeal. Ms....
Developments at the MSPB: Whistleblower Nonfrivolous Allegation
Developments at the MSPB: On September 1, 2016, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued its precedential decision in Bradley v. Dept. of Homeland Security, 2016 MSPB 30. The MSPB reinstated Bradley's whistleblower reprisal complaint, taking the...