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5 U.S.C. 7502: Actions coveredText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 75-ADVERSE ACTIONS
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§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.