Title 3, The PresidentRelease 119-102
§453 Election of Proceeding
Title 3 › CHAPTER 5 — EXTENSION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL OFFICES › SUBCHAPTER III — ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES › § 453
Summary
Between 30 and 90 days after getting notice that mediation ended, a covered employee may file an agency complaint (section 454) or sue in federal court under 28 U.S.C. 1346(g).
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Title 3, §453
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Not later than 90 days after a covered employee receives notice of the end of the period of mediation, but no sooner than 30 days after receipt of such notification, such covered employee may either—
(1)file a complaint with the appropriate agency, as determined under section 454; or
(2)file a civil action under section 1346(g) of title 28.
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3 U.S.C. § 453
Title 3, The President
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102