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Author Archives: Jared Zwettler
Posted inEmployment law, Student Pieces

The Merit Systems Protection Board Backlog: A Problem for Federal Employees Solved with New Systems

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JARED ZWETTLER The Merit Systems Protection Board (the Board), a quasi-judicial executive branch entity, plays a critical role in the federal government by providing employees and agencies with an avenue to appeal Administrative Judge decisions on adverse actions taken against federal employees. The Board largely handles cases involving allegations of Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPPs) brought […]