Merit Systems Protection Board

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is an independent agency of the U.S. government that protects the rights of federal employees. It oversees issues related to unfair dismissals, disciplinary actions, and discrimination, ensuring that merit-based principles are upheld in federal employment. Employees can appeal decisions made by federal agencies regarding their job status to the MSPB, which conducts hearings and makes determinations. The board's goal is to promote fair treatment and maintain the integrity of the federal workforce by ensuring that employment actions are based on merit rather than arbitrary or discriminatory reasons.