Due to the partial shutdown of the federal government, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board has ceased all operations until further notice. This means that we are not processing appeals and other pleadings. No staff are available to answer inquiries during the shutdown, and MSPB’s e-Appeal system is not available. We understand that this situation requires adjusting certain deadlines and other processing requirements in many appeals. Therefore, all filing and processing deadlines will be extended by the number of calendar days MSPB is shut down. This extension applies to all deadlines before the MSPB. Because the extension is automatic, parties should not request an extension. This automatic extension does not apply, however, to any deadlines that passed before Wednesday, October 1, 2025. In addition, all hearings or other matters scheduled during the shutdown will be canceled and rescheduled, as necessary, once MSPB reopens. If you have any questions, please check MSPB’s website.