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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.   Learn more here..


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Henry J. Kerner was sworn into his role as a Member of the Board on June 3, 2024, after being unanimously confirmed by the Senate on May 14, 2024.
Merit Systems Principles

Merit System Principles

The Merit System Principles are nine basic standards governing the management of the executive branch workforce. The principles are part of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, and can be found at 5 U.S.C. § 2301(b). Read more...

Keys to Managing the Federal Workforce

Keys to Managing the Federal Workforce

Featured Publication: This brief, user-friendly guide provides an introduction to the merit system principles with highlights from the history of the Federal civil service and includes examples of recommended actions to take or avoid. Read More...

Prohibited Personnel Practices

Prohibited Personnel Practices

Since the 1883 Pendleton Act, Congress has attempted to assure good government by enacting laws that require or prohibit certain actions by Government agencies and employees. Read more...

Adverse Actions

Adverse Actions: A Compilation of Articles

Featured Publication: This report contains a series of articles, each of which addresses one aspect of the civil service system's process for the implementation of adverse personnel actions, such as suspensions, demotions, and removals. Read more...

MSPB Mission: Guardian of Federal Merit Systems

To protect the Merit System Principles and promote an effective Federal workforce free of Prohibited Personnel Practices.

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