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5 U.S.C. 7502: Actions coveredText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 75-ADVERSE ACTIONS

§7502. Actions covered

This subchapter applies to a suspension for 14 days or less, but does not apply to a suspension under section 7521 or 7532 of this title or any action initiated under section 1215 of this title.

(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title II, § 204(a) , Oct. 13, 1978 , 92 Stat. 1135 ; amended Pub. L. 101–12, § 9(a)(2) , Apr. 10, 1989 , 103 Stat. 35 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1989⁠—Pub. L. 101–12 substituted “1215” for “1206”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1989 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–12 effective 90 days following Apr. 10, 1989, see section 11 of Pub. L. 101–12, set out as a note under section 1201 of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 1101 of this title.