Civil Service FAQ Employee Rights and Protections Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under the Civil Service Reform Act, which federal body hears appeals from employees who believe they were subjected to a prohibited personnel practice?

Accepted Answer

Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)

Question 2

A civil service employee is removed for poor performance. Under 5 U.S.C. § 4303, what is the minimum Performance Improvement Period (PIP) the agency must provide before removal?

Accepted Answer

60 days

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30 days

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90 days

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180 days

Question 3

Which federal law prohibits retaliation against federal employees who disclose evidence of waste, fraud, or abuse to appropriate authorities?

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower Protection Act

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Hatch Act

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Civil Service Reform Act

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Administrative Procedure Act

Question 4

A competitive service employee with two or more years of continuous service may only be removed for which type of reason?

Accepted Answer

Cause related to job performance or conduct

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Any reason at the supervisor's discretion

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Budget cuts only

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Failure to complete a probationary period

Question 5

What right does a federal employee have under the Weingarten principle when facing a disciplinary investigative interview?

Accepted Answer

The right to union representation if requested

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The right to remain silent without penalty

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The right to an attorney paid by the agency

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The right to record the interview

Question 6

Under the Veterans' Preference Act, which veteran preference category provides 10 points and is afforded the strongest protections against reduction-in-force (RIF)?

Accepted Answer

CP (10-point compensable preference, 30% or more disability)

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TP (5-point preference)

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CPS (10-point compensable preference, less than 30%)

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XP (10-point other preference)