What is the US Merit Systems Protection Board?
The Merit Systems Protection Board hears appeals from federal employees, and studies federal merit systems in an effort to protect the rights of federal employees.
How do I file a complaint with the Merit System Protection Board?
You can send email to the Board at [email protected], or telephone, toll free, and leave a message at 1-800-209-8960.
What is the purpose of the Merit Systems Protection Board whistleblower protection and the OSC?
File an Appeal with MSPB One of the MSPB’s primary statutory functions is to protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices by adjudicating employee appeals over which the Board has been given jurisdiction.
Are MSPB decisions public?
These decisions are generally available on the next business day after issuance. Initial decisions issued by administrative judges may be obtained through a FOIA request, as described below. Other public records include information related to the Board’s special studies and oversight functions.
How can a federal employee file a congressional complaint?
Current and former federal employees, including probationary employees, and applicants for federal employment can file a written complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. Complaint forms are available on the Web at www.osc.gov. Employees do not need attorneys to file a complaint.
How long does an MSPB case take?
When will the judge make a decision? MSPB Administrative Judges try to make decisions soon after the hearing and generally, we expect to receive a decision within 1-3 months. However, depending on the complexity of the case and the length of the hearing, it may take longer.
What happens when you file a congressional complaint?
When you make a congressional complaint, the congressman’s staffer first sends it to the Service congressional liaison office. Most of the work is done by staffer’s or operatives at the congressman’s local field office. That office then sends it through the bureaucratic change to your commanding officer for an answer.