Addressing the ‘Crisis’ at the MSPB
A new bill would allow the MSPB to take action on certain matters even without a quorum.
MSPB
Stay informed on news and decisions from the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), including federal employee appeals, adverse actions, disciplinary cases, and key rulings that shape federal employment law. Explore analysis of MSPB precedents, agency operations, back‑pay decisions, whistleblower protections, and policy changes affecting employee rights and due‑process procedures. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal employees, supervisors, and HR professionals understand how MSPB actions influence workplace rules and federal workforce accountability.
Third MSPB Member Finally Nominated
The long awaited third member of the MSPB has been nominated. Does this mean the case backlog will finally start to improve?
Retire or Be Fired – A Tough Choice But Not Coercion
An Army employee who elected to retire rather than be removed for unacceptable performance sought reinstatement by arguing he was coerced into retiring.
It Wasn’t Me, It Was the Brownies!
CBP removed an employee for a positive drug test, but he claimed he must have unwittingly eaten a laced brownie beforehand.
What Is Going On at the MSPB?
What is happening at the MSPB now that there are no Board Members confirmed by the Senate?
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.
