The Dewey Publications Podcast

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Peter Broida speculates on future events affecting civil service practitionersBuy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:MSPB regulatory changes of September 9, 2024 (89 FR 72957)Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Bureau of Prisons, FCI Ashland and AFGE Local 1286, 74 FLRA 13 (Sept. 4, 2024) (Back Pay Act; exceptions);Parkinson v. DOJ, SF-0752-13-0032X-1 (Sept. 5, 2024) (enforcement proceedings);Kemp v. Dept. of Army, DA-1221-23-0434-W-1 (Sept. 20, 2024) (holiday work)

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Nishimura v. Dept. of Navy SF-0752-20-0282-I-1 (Aug. 13, 2024) (constructive suspensions);Hagg v. Bureau of Prisons (Fed. Cir. 2023-1071 NP Aug. 16, 2023) (review of arbitration awards);Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:FLRA training availability;Pershing VAMC and AFGE Local 2338, 73 FLRA 904 (July 15, 2024) (failure to respond to FLRA show cause orders);Siefring v. DOJ, CH-0752-20-0509-I-1 (NP July 9, 2024) (burdens of proof for EEO and associated reprisal defenses);Cadena v. DHS, DE-0432-19-0321-I-1 (NP July 15, 2024) (post-Santos Chapter 43 requirements)

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Rumination of Peter Broida on MSPB case processing

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Nelson v. DHS, AT-1221-22-0186-W-1 (4/5/2024) (NP) (IRA treatment of EEO allegations made to OIG or internal agency investigative units)Gilewicz v. DHS, 2024 MSPB 7 (4/9/2024) (standards for assessing compensatory damages in whistleblower cases)Paulus v. Dept. of Labor, PH-0432-19-0432-I-2 (4/10/2024) (NP) (demonstrating pre-PIP unsatisfactory performance under Santos)Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Talley v. NRC, DC-3443-22-0447-I-1 (3/22/2024) (NP) (adverse action jurisdiction and locality pay)Cledera v. DOJ, DA-0752-21-0013-I-3 (3/25/2024) (NP) (due process; ex-parte information)Flannigan v. Dept. of Air Force, DC-0752-13-0367-I-4 (3/11/2024) (NP) (expert testimony; Daubert)Bureau of Prisons, FCC Victorville and AFGE Local 3369, 73 FLRA No. 164 (3/22/2024) (overtime and continuing violations)

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:New MSPB e-appeal system.Wriglesworth v. Dept. of Army, DC-0752-15-0860-1-2 (1/9/ 2024) (NP) (discovery and motions to compel)Luna v. DHS, 2024 MSPB 2 (1/10/2024) (misconduct investigations and immunity for criminally inculpatory information)Kelly v. TVA, 2024 MSPB 1 (1/5/2024) (adjustment of counsel fee hourly rates for delayed payment in mixed cases)Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:New MSPB e-appeal system.Trial of ChatGPT in our little area of the law.Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and NTEU Chapter 335, 73 FLRA 670 (Sept. 26, 2023) (approach to use in applying excessive interference test when arbitration awards involving arrangements clauses are challenged as violating statutory management rights);Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Troy v. Dept. of Army, AT-0752-21-0259-I-1 (8/4/2023) (NP) (Individual Reliability Program certification);Godby v. VA, CH-1221-21-0147-W-1 (8/14/2023) (NP) (IRA burden of proof: nonselection);ABA Formal Opinion 508 (8/5/2023) ("The Ethics of Witness Preparation");Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:McCray v. VA, CH-1221-16-0553-W-1 (7/27/2023) (NP) (hostile environment allegations in IRA appeal)Allen v. Dept. of Navy, DC-4324-16-0698-I-1 (7/20/2023) (NP) (counsel fees; prevailing party)Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:AFGE Local 547 and Haley VA Hospital, 73 FLRA 581 (6/15/2023) (elections of remedies)Hanuschik v. Dept. of Army, SF-1221-16-0236-W-1 (6/15/2023) (NP) (hostile environment in IRA appeals)Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Ramirez v. Postal Service, SF-0752-18-0324-I-1 (NP May 5, 2023) (case suspensions);Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Discussion of current events and operations at MSPB, FLRA, and OPM;Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:FLRA decision on petition to amend rules on requests for policy and guidance. 73 FLRA 428 (2/9/2023)OPM memo of January 26, 2023, to agencies concerning bargaining unit exclusionsBuy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Doe v. Dept. of State, 2022 MSPB 38 (Nov. 29, 2022) (counsel fees);Haas v. DHS, 2022 MSPB 36 (Nov. 7, 2022) (medical inability to perform);AMC Redstone Arsenal and NFFE Local 1332, 73 FLRA 356 (Dec. 8, 2022) (interlocutory exceptions);Marine Corps, Twentynine Palms, and AFGE Local 2018, 73 FLRA 379 (Dec. 9, 2022) (temporary promotions);Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Doyle T. v. Air Force, EEOC 2022004281 (9/30/2022) (disability discrimination);Thomas v. Dept. of Army, 2022 MSPB 35 (10/20/2022) (inappropriate workplace conduct);Chin v. DOD, 2022 MSPB 34 (10/7/2022) (mitigation: dissent by Member Leavitt)Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com

Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida:Oram v. Dept. of Navy, 2022 MSPB 30 (Aug. 31, 2022) (VEOA);Johnson v. Dept. of Air Force, Fed. Cir. 2021-1579 (Sept. 26, 2022) (due process);Kotsis v. Dept. of Transportation, MSPB AT-0432-16-0006-I-1 (Aug. 9, 2022) (ADA)Buy Dewey books at deweypub.com