Search Results for keywords:"Merit Systems Protection Board"

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  • 2021-00932 — Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7797
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for 2021. This adjustment follows the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which mandates annual inflation-based updates to penalties. For 2021, the penalties for certain violations are increased to a maximum of $1,125, rounded from a calculated amount based on an inflation multiplier. The adjustments ensure penalties maintain their deterrent effect and will be applied starting February 2, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a new rule to slightly increase the fines people have to pay when they break certain rules, so that the fines still feel like a "big deal" and stop others from breaking the rules too. This change is like using a price tag that keeps up with money getting "less big" over time because things cost more now!

  • 2024-31521 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 335
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has proposed changes to a system of records known as "MSPB—3, Reasonable Accommodations," as per the Privacy Act of 1974. This system tracks information on people who request accommodations for disabilities, medical conditions, pregnancy, or religious reasons, including employees and those involved in MSPB programs. The update expands its scope to cover more individuals, including those who participate in MSPB functions, and clarifies the types of accommodations like flexible hours for both pregnancy and religious practices. Public comments on these proposals are invited until February 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board wants to make changes to how they keep track of people who ask for help, like flexible work hours, because of things like being sick, pregnant, or needing to pray. But, they need to make sure they explain it in a way everyone can understand and show how they will pay for these changes.

  • 2025-00956 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4804
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking public input on a new process for collecting information related to requests for reasonable accommodations. These accommodations are necessary for applicants, employees, and participants in MSPB programs who have disabilities, medical or pregnancy-related conditions, or religious needs. This initiative aims to comply with federal laws like the Rehabilitation Act and the Civil Rights Act by streamlining how accommodation requests are processed. The MSPB is collecting comments to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and practicality of this information collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The MSPB wants to make it easier for people to ask for help, like special tools or changes, at work or when they're applying for a job, to do their best. They are asking people to tell them if their new plan for collecting this information is clear and if it works well.

  • 2021-01812 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7307
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) plans to create a new system called "Surveys for Special Studies of the Civil Service" under the Privacy Act of 1974. This system will collect, store, and use information for developing surveys like the Merit Principles Survey, which assess the health of federal workforce practices such as merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices. These surveys, carried out every few years, seek feedback from federal employees and aim to provide insights for policymakers. The information gathered will be managed and protected under specific regulations, ensuring individuals can access or amend their own records.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board wants to make a new system to ask government workers questions about their jobs. This helps them make sure everyone is treated fairly, but they need to be careful to keep everyone's answers safe and private.