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.