What Is Going On at the MSPB?
What is happening at the MSPB now that there are no Board Members confirmed by the Senate?
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Politics and the Importance of the Civil Service
The author says that although the civil service system is not perfect, a return to the “spoils system” would be devastating for the federal workforce.
MSPB Nominations, Congress and Politics as Usual
What is happening with the MSPB and the lack of leadership as the current term of Acting Chairman Mark Robbins is about to expire? Here is a summary.
MSPB Overturned by Appeals Court
The federal appeals court found fault with MSPB’s decision involving a supervisor charged with negligence in making sure an applicant had a required degree.
True Leaders Protect Their Employees: The Plight of Federal Workers
The author says that the lack of confirmed appointees at the MSPB and FLRA indicates a failure of leadership on the part of the president.
MSPB Backlog May See Relief This Year
There has been some movement in the Senate on confirming MSPB nominees. At the moment, many cases are still frozen due to the lack of a quorum at the agency.
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Appeal Rights to Postal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to extend MSPB appeal rights to some Postal employees.
Biggest Events for Feds in 2018
What were the most significant events for federal employees in 2018? Here is a summary.
OPM General Counsel Will Continue as MSPB Chairman
The new OPM General Counsel will work concurrently at OPM and MSPB.
Vacant MSPB Means No Potential Recourse For Appeal-Filing Federal Employees Any Time Soon
The stalemate continues that has left MSPB with no quorum among its board members. What does this mean for the agency and federal employees with pending appeals?