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Adverse actions include the following:

  • Removals;
  • Suspensions for more than 14 calendar days, including indefinite suspensions;
  • Reductions in grade; 
  • Reductions in pay; and 
  • Furloughs of 30 calendar days or less. (5 U.S.C. § 7512 and 5 C.F.R. § 752.401).