Janets Semantics

Administrative Law Judges

Administrative Law Judges (they are also called ALJs) are federal appointees pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946. This…

7 years ago

A Look at Alvara v. The Department of Homeland Security

Reynaldo Alvara v. The Department of Homeland Security The Alvara case posed an interesting question in MSPB appeals: is the…

7 years ago

Everything you always wanted to know about the USERRA

Ever wonder what the USERRA is? Well, wonder no longer. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994…

7 years ago

A Look at Kloeckner v. Solis

For the matter of Carolyn Kloeckner v. Hilda Solis, the Secretary of Labor, the case went all the way to…

7 years ago

MSPB Employee Appeal Process

Do you know how to file an MSPB employee appeal? When you are a federal employee, sometimes you are subject…

7 years ago

A Review of Dep’t of Homeland Security v. Robert MacLean

Dep't of Homeland Security v. Robert MacLean Robert MacLean revealed sensitive information then claimed protection as a whistleblower. Did the…

7 years ago

The History of the Merit Systems Protection Board

Do You know the History of the Merit Systems Protection Board? Early History (or rather, Pre-History) In the early years…

7 years ago

A Look at Mark Abernathy v. Department of the Army

Abernathy v. Department of the Army The Abernathy case looks like it could be a game changer. This recent case…

8 years ago