Lack of Candor Leads to HR Supervisor’s Removal at DHS
DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.
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DHS removed a relatively new employee for lack of candor in filling out his security background investigation questionnaire.
Favoritism in the selection process for a HUD field office director eventually resulted in removal to “regularize” his illegal appointment.
A federal district court has turned aside efforts by a watch dog group to force OSC to prosecute violations of the Hatch Act by a White House official.
AFGE’s lawsuit against OSC for its recent Hatch Act guidance has been dismissed by a Maryland court.
A VA whistleblower challenged a reprimand as retaliatory. The MSPB awarded some damages but drew the line when he asked to be compensated for loss of incentive pay.
An Atlanta man has been arraigned in court for allegations that he embezzled over $200k worth of VA funds intended for the care of his disabled father.
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Navy SEAL in order to receive VA benefits to which he was not entitled.
Does the MSPB have jurisdiction over an appeal from an applicant who was made a “tentative” job offer that was revoked by the agency because of a background check?
DOJ indefinitely suspended an employee after his security clearance was pulled. See how he made out on appeal.
The Supreme Court has determined in a 5-4 decision that the structure of a controversial agency created in 2008 must be restructured.