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Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Procedures, appeals and documentation
07/14/2026Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency's reduction-in-force procedures and what federal employees need to know about their appeal rights.
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The Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Processing, authority and independence
06/30/2026In the first of a series, former vice chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency's processing, authority and institutional independence.
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Understanding the Merit Systems Protection Board appeal process for federal employees
04/07/2025The Partnership for Public Service’s FedSupport Webinars featured a session demystifying the role of the Merit…
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Proposed changes to appeals processes weaken protections for federal employees
03/18/2026The Partnership for Public Service recently submitted comments on three Office of Personnel Management proposed rules that, when taken together, represent a concerning pattern…
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Civil service advocates break down the new federal employment category, Schedule Policy/Career
03/05/2026The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a virtual Town Hall to help federal employees better understand the Office of…
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What Schedule Policy/Career means for the federal workforce
02/10/2026Tens of thousands of federal employees may soon lose their job protections under a newly finalized rule that could represent the most significant shift in…
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Proposed rule on probationary period employee appeals would further erode due process for civil servants
01/28/2026Earlier this week, the Partnership submitted comments in response to a new Office of Personnel Management regulation that threatens to…
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What you need to know about the Supreme Court ruling allowing mass federal layoffs
08/25/2025The Partnership for Public Service hosted a FedSupport webinar to unpack the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling allowing…
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Legal support options for federal employees affected by recent cuts to federal agencies and programs
07/22/2025A recent FedSupport Webinar, hosted by Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs at the Partnership for Public Service, offered…
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Your rights as a probationary employee: Terminations, appeal and process
03/04/2025The Partnership for Public Service’s Federal Employee Explainer Series featured a webinar on federal probationary periods and understanding employee rights…