How do I appeal a decision on MSPB?
What are my options for appealing an MSPB decision? If the administrative judge issues an unfavorable ruling, you may appeal that decision to the MSPB’s board through a Petition for Review or you may file an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
How do you protest a federal hiring decision?
If you are dissatisfied with your agency’s decision, you may appeal to OPM. Your appeal to OPM must be filed within 15 calendar days of the date you receive your agency’s decision. You must specify that part of your agency’s decision with which you disagree.
How does the MSPB work?
MSPB carries out its statutory responsibilities and authorities primarily by adjudicating individual employee appeals and by conducting merit systems studies. In addition, MSPB reviews the significant actions of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to assess the degree to which those actions may affect merit.
What is a MSPB hearing?
While less formal than a trial in court, an MSPB hearing is a formal proceeding where witnesses provide testimony under oath and evidence is presented.
What is a proposed removal?
By sending a Notice of Proposed Removal, your agency is informing you that it intends to terminate your employment. You have the right to show your agency why your removal is unreasonable or unwarranted under the circumstances. It is critical to act quickly.
Can federal employees use sick leave for bereavement?
As a federal employee, you can use sick leave for bereavement following the death of a “family member”. For bereavement purposes, OPM defines in document 75 FR 33491. To summarize the document, OPM defines family as parents, grandparents, siblings, children of the employees and spouse.
What criminal behavior patterns pose the greatest risk to the public?
In my opinion one of the greatest criminal threats to the public is gang/group activity, this includes gangs like the blood and the crips, but also includes white power groups, hells angels, etc.