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Did FLRA Dodge Court Bullet Based on Agency's Mistake?

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:29:33 CST

Citing a procedural error on the part of the Treasury Department, the D.C. Circuit Court denied the Agency appeal of FLRA's new Abrogation Standard when it addresses Agency Head Review of agreements.

D.C. Circuit Slams FLRA on Permitting Violations of Appropriation Law

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:24:31 CST

In a very recent case before the DC Circuit, the court slammed the Federal Labor Relations Authority again for interpreting law other than its own. In what appears a sweeping decision that may reverse the effect of many years of FLRA Negotiability determinations, the Court found that absent specific appropriations language, an Agency would violate the legal prohibition against use of appropriated funds for employees' personal expenses. Pay attention to this decision.

Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine Leads to Suspension

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:12:24 CST

A housekeeping aid at a VA medical center was indefinitely suspended following his indictment on four counts, including possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Employee Claims He 'Previously Worked as a Psychic'

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:34:23 CST

In Kennington v. Merit Systems Protection Board, CAFC No. 2011-3192 (nonprecedential), 12/13/11, the court recounts what many would view as odd behavior, including claims from the employee that he "previously worked as a psychic" and "could communicate with angels, God, and Jesus."

Would You Believe the Cookies Were Laced?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:06:50 CST

A Bureau of Prisons correctional officer in Atlanta, fired for failing a random drug test, was unsuccessful in his defense that the Thanksgiving cookies were laced with marijuana without his knowledge.

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