Appellate Jurisdiction Update
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board) is amending its regulations to remove certain appeal rights to MSPB for actions related to placement or movement of a civil service employee into an excepted service position without civil service protection. This rule reflects the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM
| Agency | Merit Systems Protection Board |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-02-23 |
| Summary | The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board) is amending its regulations to remove certain appeal rights to MSPB for actions related to placement or movement of a civil service employee into an excepted service position without civil service protection. This rule reflects the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) recission of these rights. |
| Document number | 2026-03594 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/23/2026-03594/appellate-jurisdiction-update |