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EXCEL 2009 July 27, 2009 Sharon F. Jackson MSPB Administrative Judge/Regional Director Dallas Regional Office

Significant MSPB Case Developments. EXCEL 2009 July 27, 2009 Sharon F. Jackson MSPB Administrative Judge/Regional Director Dallas Regional Office. Jurisdiction. Gallo v. U.S ., 529 F.3d 1345 (Fed. Cir. 2008) Cirella v. Dept. of Treasury, 108 M.S.P.R. 474 (2008)

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EXCEL 2009 July 27, 2009 Sharon F. Jackson MSPB Administrative Judge/Regional Director Dallas Regional Office

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  1. Significant MSPB Case Developments EXCEL 2009 July 27, 2009 Sharon F. Jackson MSPBAdministrative Judge/Regional Director Dallas Regional Office

  2. Jurisdiction • Gallo v. U.S., 529 F.3d 1345 (Fed. Cir. 2008) • Cirella v. Dept. of Treasury, 108 M.S.P.R. 474 (2008) • Gonzalez v. Dept. of Transportation, 551 F.3d 1372 (Fed. Cir. 2009), but see recent changes to DOT regulations

  3. DUE PROCESS • Perez v. Dept. of Justice, 480 F.3rd 1309 (Fed. Cir. 2007) • Lamour v. Dept. of Justice, 106 M.S.P.R. 366 (2007) • Giannantonio. V. U.S. Postal Service, 111 M.S.P.R. 366 (2009) (application of (Stone v. FDIC, 179 F.3d 1368 (Fed. Cir. 1999)

  4. Nexus--the vital connection • Kinslow v. Dept. of the Treasury, No. 2009-3030 (Fed. Cir. 3/10/09) • Doe v. Dept. of Justice, 107 M.S.P.R. 397 (2007), rev’d and remanded, 565 F.3d 1375 (Fed. Cir. 2009) • James v. Dale, 355 F.3d 1375 (Fed. Cir. 2004)

  5. Charges/Conduct Unbecoming • Saunders v. USPS, 310 Fed. Appx. 396, 2009 WL 361364 (Fed. Cir. 2009) • Miller v. Dept. of the Army, 102 M.S.P.R. 621 (2006)

  6. Sexual Harassment as a Charge • Booker v. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 110 M.S.P.R. 72 (2008)

  7. Insubordination & Threats • Cunningham v. U.S.P.S., 109 M.S.P.R 403 (2008), rev’d on other grounds, No. 2009-3028, (Fed. Cir. 4/22/09 • Rose v. USPS, 109 M.S.P.R. 32 (2007) • Balouris v. USPS, 2009 WL 405827 (Fed. Cir. 2009)

  8. Failure to cooperate with investigation • “Obey now, grieve later” • Pedeleose v. Department of Defense, 110 M.S.P.R. 508 (2009)

  9. Computer Misuse • Violation of Agency Policies via use a Government Computer • Adams v. Department of the Army, 105 M.S.P.R. 50 (2007)

  10. Misuse of Government Equipment • Lewis v. USDA, 268 Fed. Appx. 952, 2008 WL 623781 (Fed. Cir. 2008)

  11. Disrespectful Behavior • Fisher v. EPA, 108 M.S.P.R. 296 (2008)

  12. Lack of Candor /Falsification • George v. Army, 104 M.S.P.R. 596 (2007) • Christopher v. Army, 107 M.S.P.R. 580 (2008) • FitzGerald v. Dept. Homeland Security, 107 M.S.P.R. 666 (2008) • Wilson v. Homeland Security, 309 Fed. Appx. 405, 2009 WL 279044 (Fed. Cir. 2009) • Schultz v. USPS, No. 2009-3023, 2009 WL 905479 (Fed. Cir. 2009)

  13. Excessive Leave • Oats v. Department of Labor, 105 M.S.P.R. 10 (2007) • Ryan v. Air Force, 107 M.S.P.R. 71 (2007) • Leach v. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 107 M.S.P.R. 229 (2007) • Edwards v. Transportation, 109 M.S.P.R. 579 (2008)

  14. Douglas Factors • “Zero Tolerance Policies” • Bagbee v. USPS, 217 Fed. Appx. 952, 2007 WL 397337 (Fed. Cir. 2007) • Wiley v. USPS, 102 M.S.P.R. 535 (2006) • Kamahele v. Dept. of Homeland Security, 108 M.S.P.R. 666 (2008)

  15. Involuntary Retirement • Jones v. Treasury, 107 M.P.R.S. 466 (2007) • Parrott v. DHS, 519 F.3d 1328 (Fed. Cir. 2008) • Vitale v. VA, 107 M.S.P.R. 501 (2007)

  16. Suspensions • Shortened notice period - Reasonable cause to believe that a crime has been committed • Suspension has a ascertainable end • Nexus • Reasonable Penalty • Albo v. USPS, 104 M.S.P.R. 166 (2006), but seePerez v. DOJ, 480 F.3d 1309 (Fed. Cir. 2007); Romero v. DOD, 106 M.S.P.R. 284, rev’d and remanded, 527 F.3d 1324 (Fed. Cir. 2008).

  17. Discrimination • Evans v. Dept. Homeland Security, 107 M.S.P.R. 484 (2007) • Dixon v. Commerce, 109 M.S.P.R. 314 (2008)

  18. IRA/ WPA • Boechler v. Interior, 109 M.S.P.R. 542 (2008) • Jurisdictional test for IRA Appeals • (1) Exhaust OSC remedies • (2) Non-frivolous allegation • (3) Contributing factor • Chambers v. Interior, 103 M.S.P.R. 375 (2006), aff’d in part and remanded, 515 F.3d 1362 (Fed. Cir. 2008), • Pasley v. Treasury, 109 M.S.P.R. 105 (2008)

  19. Coverage under WPA • Jessup v. Department of Homeland Security, 107 M.S.P.R. 1 (2007)6 • Shope v. Navy, 106 M.S.P.B. 590 (2007) • Atkinson v. State, 107 M.S.P.R. 136 (2007) • Ng v. Treasury, 263 Fed.Appx. 887, 2008 WL 343268 (Fed. Cir. 2008) • Stribling v. Education, 309 Fed.Appx 396, 2009 WL 260773 (Fed. Cir. 2009)

  20. DamagesReprisal • Heffernan v. DHHD, 107 M.S.P.R. 97 (2007) • Weed v. SSA, 107 M.S.P.R. 142 (2007)

  21. VEOA/USERRA Russell v. EEOC, 107 M.S.P.R. 171 (2007) Lodge v. Treasury, 109 M.S.P.R. 614 (2008) Heckman v. Interior, 109 M.S.P.R. 133 (2008) Williams v. Army, 109 M.S.P.R. 206 (2008)

  22. PROBATIONARY PERIODS • Liu v. USDA, 106 M.S.P.R. 178 (2007) • Laboube v. Treasury, 105 M.S.P.R. 337 (2007) • Hope v. Army, 108 M.S.P.R. 6 (2008) • Baggan v. State, 109 M.S.P.R. 572 (2008) • Strausbaugh v. GPO, 111 M.S.P.R. 305 (2009)

  23. Enforcement • Antonio v. Dept. of the Air Force, 107 M.S.P.R. 626 (2008) • Galatis v. U.S. Postal Service, 109 M.S.P.R. 651 (2008) • Lodge v. Dept. of the Treasury, 109 M.S.P.R. 614 (2008) • Bruton v. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, MSPB Docket No. CH-0752-06-0580-X-1 (June 12, 2009)

  24. Attorney Fees • Miller v. Army, 106 M.S.P.R. 547 (2007) • Jacobsen v. Justice, 500 F.3d 1376 (Fed. Cir. 2007) • Murphy v. Department of Justice, 107 M.S.P.B. 154 (2007) • Coradeschi v. Homeland Security, 109 M.S.P.R. 591 (2008) • McKenna v. Navy, 108 M.S.P.R. 404 (2008)

  25. Appellate Innovations • Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments • H.R. 985 “Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009” (Still Pending) • Coming Attractions

  26. That’s all folks—Thanks for your attention. • Questions? • Closing argument.

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