Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Abe K. v. Vilsack, Dept. of Agric. (EEOC 0120141252) (sanctions denied for late FAD);
• Alfred S. v. Colvin, SSA (EEOC 0120140900) (Jan 6, 2017) (sanctions imposed for failure to comply with discovery orders);
• Dept. of Air Force, Luke AFB v. FLRA (D.C. Cir. 15-1208 Oct. 14, 2016) (nonnegotiability of matters statutorily entrusted to unreviewable agency discretion).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Sabio v. VA, 2017 MSPB 4 (Jan. 6, 2017) (use of administrative defense orders by AJs);
• Little v. USPS, 2017 MSPB 5 (Jan. 6, 2017) (timeliness of appeal; delayed receipt of final agency decision);
• Delorme v. Dept. of Interior, 2017 MSPB 2 (Jan. 4, 2017) (acceptance of settlements in appeals involving jurisdictional disputes).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Wilson v. Dept. of Navy (Fed. Cir. 2015-3225 Dec. 7, 2016) (USERRA challenge to employment action resulting from revocation of security clearance);
• DHS, C&BP v. AFGE Local 3725, 70 FLRA No. 16 (Dec. 2, 2016) (likelihood of a future request for public comment on the criteria for counsel fee awards in cases within the Authority's jurisdiction);
• Nielsen v. Hagel (4th Cir. 14-1646 Nov. 15, 2016) (lack of authority of a district court to remand an EEO case to an agency because of a processing error).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Morris v. Dept. of Army, 2016 MSPB 37 (Oct. 31, 2016) (format requirements for PFRs and related submissions);
• Hess v. USPS, 2016 MSPB 40 (Nov. 18, 2016) (reaffirming the availability of compensatory damages in MSPB cases);
• Hester S. v. Yang, Chair, EEOC (EEOC 0120121983) (Oct. 24, 2016) (revising the law concerning inclusion in settlements of OWBPA language).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Gardner v. VA, 2016 MSPB (Oct. 7, 2016) (discrimination and reprisal affirmative defense analytics);
• Tamara G. v. Yang, Chair, EEOC (EEOC 0120150734) (August 4, 2016) (limitations on the levels of compensatory damages awards);
• Hau v. DHS, 2016 MSPB 33 (Sept. 19, 2016) (collateral estoppel applied to jurisdictional issues);
• NAIL, Local 6 and Dept. of Defense, 69 FLRA 573 (Sept. 20, 2016) (counsel fee criteria applied to contract violations);
• AFGE Local 1815 and Dept. of Army, 69 FLRA 621 (Sept. 28, 2016) (differences in approaches to policy issues among the Authority members);
• AFGE Local 1992 and Dept. of Defense, 69 FLRA 567 (Sept. 20, 2106) (differences in approaches among the Authority members concerning use of arbitration and Authority processes to resolve complex EEO issues).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• AFGE Local 2266 and DHS, CBP, 69 FLRA 525 (Aug. 24, 2016) (revisiting and reaffirming the law governing "flagrant misconduct" of union representatives;
• Scere v. DHS (NP 0752 14 157 I 1) (failure to meet condition of employment: mitigation of removal to reassignment);
• Walls v. VA (NP DE-0752-13-0278-I-1) (Sept. 7, 2016) (enforcement action: difficulties presented by reliance upon agency counsel's statements as evidence of compliance);
• Tyner v. Dept. of Agric. (NP DC-0752-16-0098-I-1) (Sept. 7, 2016) (comparison of charges of falsification/misrepresention and lack of candor);
• Illiana S. V. Yang, Chair, EEOC (EEOC 0120123242) (July 11, 2016) (performance appraisal lowered in reprisal for use of leave as a disability accommodation).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Emanuele v. Dept. of Transportation (NP PH-0752-15-0539-I-1) (Aug. 19, 2016) (elections of remedies: MSPB/grievance);
• Goeke and Bottini v. Dept. of Justice (CB-0752-15-0228-A-1) (Aug. 12, 2016) (counsel fees);
• Roxane C. V. Carter, Secretary of Defense (EEOC 0120142363) (July 19, 2016) (discrimination based on pregnancy);
• Rosario-Fabregas v. MSPB (2015-3102 Fed. Cir. Aug. 16, 2016) (enforced leave; constructive suspensions and conditions placed upon return to work);
• Osman v. Dept. of Army (NP PH-0752-15-0030-I-2) (Aug. 11, 2016) ("conduct unbecoming." sex harassment, and Title VII burdens of proof).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Davis v. Dept. of Navy (NP DA-0752-14-0285-I-1) (July 5, 2106) (ex-parte communiations and post-reply interview by agency counsel);
• Mellick v. Dept. of Interior (NP SF-0752-16-01201-I-1) (July 8, 2016) (implications of agency breach of last chance agreement);
• Beg v. DHHS (NP DC-0432-13-3191-I-1) (July 5, 2016) (employee access to files and email to assist in the preparation of a reply to a proposed action);
• Morrison v. Dept. of Navy (NP PH-0752-14-0669-B-1) (June 28, 2016) (effect of incorrect information on retirement benefits from a supervisor in an involuntary retirement appeal);
• Nunnery v. Dept. of Agriculture (NP DA-0752-15-0378-I-1 (June 9, 2016) (ex parte communications: consideration by the deciding official of the appellant's lack of remorse);
• Rainey v. MSPB (2015-3234 Fed. Cir. June 7, 2016) (scope of "right to disobey" provisions of the 2012 WPEA);
• Geraldine G. v. Brennan (EEOC 0720140039) (June 3, 2016) (ADEA: effect of questions concerning retirement intentions during selection interview);
• GAO Issuance (May 9, 2016): "Federal Workforce: Distribution of Performance Ratings Across the Federal Government, 2013."

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Gray v. MSPB (2015-3186 Fed. Cir. May 25, 2016) (NP) (WPEA protection for filing an EEO complaint);
• Turner v. VA (NP AT-4324-15-0675-I-1) (June 2, 2016) (USERRA shifting burden of proof);
• Vocke v. Dept. of Commerce (NP DC-1221-13-1266-W-1) (May 2, 2016) (whether a letter of counseling is a threatened personnel action under the WPA);
• Tartaglia v. VA (NP DC-0752-14-1108-I-1) (May 5, 2016) (permissible assistance by agency officials to individuals seeking agency employment);
• EEOC Issuance: "Employer-Provided Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act" (May 9, 2016);
• Special Counsel ex rel. Klein v. VA (NP CB-1208-16-0023-U-1) (6/1/2016) (consideration of agency position during initial stay application).

Several items of interest are discussed this week by Peter Broida:

• Cahill v. MSPB (2015-3152 Fed. Cir. May 10, 2016) (IRA disclosures; specific notice of deficiencies required from MSPB or agencies in preliminary jurisdictional challenges);
• Lal v. MSPB & DHHS (2015-3140 Fed. Cir. May 11, 2016) (MSPB jurisdiction over appeals by employees appointed under specialized agency statutory authority permitting hiring without regard to civil service laws);
• Zygmunt v. Dept. of Navy (NP PH-0752-0292I-1) (5/13/2016) (knowledge of whistleblower disclosures gained by deciding official during an adverse action reply);
• O'Lague v. VA, 2016 MSPB 20 (May 11, 2016) (elements of material gain in a falsification charge; elements of a charge of lack of candor);
• Fargnoli v. Dept. of Commerce, 2016 MSPB 19 (May 6, 2016) (elements of a charge of lack of candor);
• Dept. of Defense, Scott AFB and ACT Chap 111, 69 FLRA 345 (May 3, 2016) (management rights defense to a grievance protesting failure of agency to follow its internal regulations concerning selection for a supervisory position).