Dorothy Henson v. Dept. Of Justice
Opinion
Dorothy Henson appeals the final decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board, Henson v. Dep’t of Justice, 103 M.S.P.R. 234 (M.S.P.B. 2006), which denied rehearing of its initial decision denying her petition for enforcement of a settlement agreement, Henson v. Dep’t of Justice, DA-0752-03-0645-C-1 (M.S.P.B. Mar. 9, 2006). We affirm.
Here, Henson failed to carry her burden in establishing that the settlement agreement was breached. Indeed, because the *999 agreement does not require the amended SF-50 to be sent to her, failing to send it to her does not constitute a breach. Nor do we find any error in the board’s conclusion that Henson failed to establish that the amended SF-Z50 was not issued by the Marshals Service within a reasonable time, particularly in light of evidence that it was issued within two months of the agreement. In addition, because the board has discretion in whether to allow a hearing concerning petitions for enforcement, 5 C.F.R. § 1201.183(a)(3), we find no merit to Henson’s contention that she was improperly denied a hearing. Finally, we find no evidence to support Henson’s contention that she was denied subsequent employment due to the Marshals Services’ actions or inaction.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Dorothy HENSON, Petitioner, v. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Respondent
- Status
- Unpublished