Summary: 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).
