Posts in May, 2007

May 30 10 Ways to Lose an MSPB Appeal: Don't use a theme.

Continuing in this thread on “10 Ways to Lose an MSPB Appeal”, I will talk a little about themes. I think this particular tip ...

May 27 Federal Disability Retirement: 5 Steps to Prove Eligibility for FERS disability retirement.

To be eligible for a disability retirement annuity under FERS or CSRS, you must be able to show that: 1) Eligibility. You ...

May 27 10 Ways to Lose an MSPB Appeal: Fail to submit relevant documents prior to the hearing.

The seventh of “10 Ways to Lose an MSPB Appeal” is to fail to timely submit relevant documents prior to the hearing. When you ...

May 26 10 Ways to Lose an MSPB Appeal: Don't give an Oral Reply.

I’ve already posted on why the Oral Reply may be the most important part of the MSPB appeal process. ( Click here to read “The ...

May 26 Fed Circuit: Indefinite Suspension can't go on forever.

In a decision issued this past Wednesday, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee who has been indefinitely ...

May 25 Some examples of Material Relied On in adverse actions

In any proposal letter, there should be a section that allows you to request the “material relied on” before responding to the ...