What Is the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)? Established in 1978 as part of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA), the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is housed in the Executive branch of the government and is “an independent, quasi-judicial agency” and is considered the “guardian of Federal merit systems.” In this context, a merit...
Continue ReadingAs Dick Vitale might say, “The Board is Back, Baby!” After nearly five years in an unprecedented holding pattern, the Senate has (finally!) approved two nominees to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) – the quasi-judicial agency tasked with enforcing merit systems principles and federal employee protections against discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, workplace favoritism and other prohibited personnel actions. New...
Continue ReadingIf you have been subjected to a suspension, demotion, or termination that was unwarranted or discriminatory, you may be able to take your complaint to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB). The Merit System Protection Board is an independent entity of the federal government’s executive branch that hears complaints or appeals from federal workers about certain actions taken against...
Continue ReadingFederal employees are required to follow specific requirements as personnel of the U.S. government. When the government believes that an employee failed to follow their requirements as a federal employee, the government may issue a suspension, demotion, termination, retaliation, or other matters. If a federal employee feels that the government’s disciplinary actions are unfair or wrongful, they may file...
Continue ReadingShocking as it may seem, after months of waiting, President Trump has finally nominated a third and final member to the Merit Systems Protection Board. B. Chad Bungard has been named to be the Vice Chairman of the MSPB. If his nomination is approved, he will be appointed for a term that will expire March 1, 2025. According to...
Continue ReadingIs it Legal For Me to Be Removed From My Job For Medical Reasons? Generally, the answer is yes. An agency may remove a FERS or CSRS civil service employee if he or she is unable, because of a medical condition, to perform the duties of the position. But, to sustain the removal at the MSPB, the Agency will...
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