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§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, an employee can either file a complaint with the agency (see section 454) or sue 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
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60