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5 U.S.C. 7542: Actions coveredText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-124 (October 15, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 75-ADVERSE ACTIONS
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§7542. Actions covered

This subchapter applies to a removal from the civil service or suspension for more than 14 days, but does not apply to an action initiated under section 1215 of this title, to a suspension or removal under section 7532 of this title, or to a removal under section 3592 or 3595 of this title.

(Added Pub. L. 95-454, title IV, § 411(2) , Oct. 13, 1978 , 92 Stat. 1174 ; amended Pub. L. 97-35, title XVII, § 1704(d)(1) , Aug. 13, 1981 , 95 Stat. 758 ; 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”.

1981⁠—Pub. L. 97-35 inserted reference to section 3595 of this title.

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 of 1981 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97-35 effective June 1, 1981, with certain exceptions and conditions, see section 1704(e) of Pub. L. 97-35, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3595 of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective 9 months after Oct. 13, 1978, and congressional review of provisions of sections 401 through 412 of Pub. L. 95-454, see section 415 of Pub. L. 95-454, set out as a note under section 3131 of this title.