5 C.F.R. § 9901.703 Definitions.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
In this subpart: Adverse action means a removal, suspension, furlough for 30 days or less, reduction in pay, or reduction in pay band (or comparable reduction). Band has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Day has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Furlough has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Indefinite suspension means the placement of an employee in a temporary status without duties and pay pending investigation, inquiry, or other administrative action. An indefinite suspension continues for an indeterminate period of time and ends with the occurrence of pending conditions set forth in the notice of actions which may include the completion of any subsequent administrative action. Initial probationary period has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. In-service probationary period has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Mandatory removal offense (MRO) has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Reduction in pay means a decrease in an employee's rate of basic pay fixed by law or administrative action for the position held by the employee before any deductions and exclusive of additional pay of any kind. Basic pay does not include local market supplements under subpart C of this part or similar payments. Nonreceipt of a pay increase is not a reduction in pay. Removal means the involuntary separation of an employee from the Federal service. Suspension means the temporary placement of an employee, for disciplinary reasons, in a nonduty/ nonpay status.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 9901—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS SYSTEMS
Subpart G—Adverse Actions
General
§ 9901.703 Definitions.
