The Merit Systems Protection Board, an independent, quasi-judicial agency, protects Federal merit systems and the rights of individuals within those systems.

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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Modernizing HR technology is not just a technical effort—it is essential to protecting merit‑based hiring. MSPB research outlines practical steps agencies can take to ensure HR technology reforms support fairness, efficiency, and equal opportunity. #MeritSystems #FederalHR #HRIT
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Federal hiring should be efficient, transparent & grounded in job‑related criteria. MSPB research shows that modern HR technology can improve how agencies deliver HR services while strengthening merit‑based hiring practices. #FederalWorkforce #MeritBasedHiring #HRModernization
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Federal hiring depends on systems that support fair, open competition and allow HR Specialists to focus on merit-based decision-making. New MSPB research highlights what HR Specialists say they need most from modern HR technology to do their jobs effectively.
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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline today, Friday, at 9:00 P.M. EST and will continue until Saturday at 2:00 P.M. EST for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline tomorrow Saturday, 2/21, from 9am ET until 2pm ET for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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MSPB is hiring Paralegals in Washington DC, Chicago, and Dallas! Candidates would be responsible for assisting in the processing/adjudication of federal employee appeals & providing admin support. usajobs.gov/job/853224300 (Fed Employees) usajobs.gov/job/853224100 (U.S. Public)

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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline tomorrow Saturday, 12/20, from 9am ET until 1pm ET for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline starting Friday, 12/12, from 9pm ET until Saturday, 12/13, at 2pm ET for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued 23 decisions on MSPB cases, including one precedential decision. Summaries can be found in a new case report: mspb.gov/decisions/case_repo…

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MSPB's Washington Regional Office (WRO), formerly located in Arlington, Virginia, has relocated to the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, DC. Read more: mspb.gov/publicaffairs/press…

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Even in times of restructuring, some roles remain mission-critical. Our new publication provides research-based tips on how agencies can create job announcements that attract high quality candidates. mspb.gov/studies/featured.ht…
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Even during a federal hiring freeze, some agencies still have opportunities to fill mission-critical vacancies. Our latest infographic shares research-backed strategies to attract talent, even in constrained hiring environments. #FederalHiring #MSPBresearch #RecruitmentStrategy
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued two decisions affirming #MSPB on federal employee appeals. Both of the decisions are nonprecedential. Summaries and links can be found in a new case report: mspb.gov/decisions/case_repo…

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued four decisions affirming #MSPB on federal employee appeals. All of the decisions are nonprecedential. Summaries and links can be found in a new case report: mspb.gov/decisions/case_repo…

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued two decisions affirming MSPB on federal employee appeals. Both are nonprecedential. Summaries and links can be found in a new case report: mspb.gov/decisions/case_repo…

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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline on Saturday, 7/26, from 9am until 1pm ET for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline on Saturday, 7/19, from 9am until 2pm ET for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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New hires are no longer automatically converted to permanent status after their probationary periods. Instead, supervisors must certify that retaining the employee is in the agency’s best interest. To support this shift, MSPB’s latest Research Recap offers practical tips.
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#MSPB’s e-Appeal will be offline on Saturday, 5/30, from 9p.m. until Sunday, 5/31, at 1pm ET for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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