appeal.

This list contains helpful resources for individuals who have cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) or for practitioners and representatives who are appear before the board. Explanations are included below the link when necessary.

I regularly add new links and resources to this guide. If you have suggestions feel free to email suggestions.

**Last Updated 1/7/2015**

• MSPB E-appeal website
  • This is where you got to file pleadings, view your case repository and check on the status of your MSPB case.
• MSPB appeal form
  • The form you complete to initiate your appeal
• MSPB precedential decisions
  • Precedential decisions are those that can be cited as authoritative going forward.
• MSPB nonprecedential decisions
  • These cases are not authoritative but can still be referenced. Typically, for fundamental principles you want to site a precedential case.
• MSPB Case Search
• MSPB Judges’ handbook
  • Helpful for understanding how your case will be processed and handled
• MSPB homepage
• MSPB Regulations
• MSPB Regulations (backup link)
  • backup source for regulations if above link dies.
• Federal Employee’s legal guide to the MSPB
  • Legal guide explaining MSPB basics. Provides comprehensive overview of the discipline process for federal employees.
• Douglas Factors Explained
  • Comprehensive review of the Douglas Factors which are referenced in all federal disciplinary cases.
• MSPB Appellant Q&A
• Initial appeals process overview
• Contact information for MSPB regional offices
• Federal employee legal guides
• Wikipedia page on MSPB
• Time and Date Calculator
  • Use this to make sure you are meeting your filing and discovery deadlines!
• MSPB paid guide books
  • These books are very expensive but also very authoritative
• CyberFEDS
  • Useful online research tool that requires a paid subscription.