MSPB Moves Away From Douglas Factors in Misconduct Cases Topic of White Paper From CRS
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13340) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser.
Here are excerpts:
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MSPB Moves Away from Douglas Factors in Misconduct Cases
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or "the Board") issued a final rule entitled, "Determining the Appropriate Penalty for Federal Employees Charged with Misconduct," which became . . .
Here are excerpts:
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MSPB Moves Away from Douglas Factors in Misconduct Cases
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or "the Board") issued a final rule entitled, "Determining the Appropriate Penalty for Federal Employees Charged with Misconduct," which became . . .