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.