Federal Job Shifts Lose Appeal Options Under New Rules
Published Date: 2/23/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting March 9, 2026, some federal employees who move into special jobs without civil service protections won’t be able to appeal those moves to the Merit Systems Protection Board anymore. This change follows a decision by the Office of Personnel Management to take away those appeal rights. If you’re a federal worker affected by these moves, this update means fewer chances to challenge your job placement, but no new costs or deadlines to worry about.
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Federal employees lose certain appeal rights
Starting March 9, 2026, some federal employees who are moved into excepted service positions without civil service protections will no longer be able to appeal those moves to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). MSPB removed the appeal right listed at 5 CFR 1201.3(a)(12) to mirror OPM’s rescission of 5 CFR 302.603, which had previously given MSPB jurisdiction over these appeals.
No new costs or deadlines for employees
The rule states that affected federal employees will not face any new costs or new filing deadlines as a result of this change. MSPB says the amendment merely reflects OPM’s rescission and does not create additional procedural or monetary requirements for employees.
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