# 5 CFR § 752.202: Standard for action

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.202

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 752.202
- **Heading:** Standard for action
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 752—ADVERSE ACTIONS > Subpart B—Regulatory Requirements for Suspension for 14 Days or Less

## Text

(a) An agency may take action under this subpart for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service as set forth in 5 U.S.C. 7503(a).
(b) An agency may not take a suspension against an employee on the basis of any reason prohibited by 5 U.S.C. 2302.
[74 FR 63532, Dec. 4, 2009, as amended at 85 FR 65985, Oct. 16, 2020; 87 FR 67782, Nov. 10, 2022]

## Nearby sections

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- [5 CFR § 752.201 § 752.201 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.201.md)
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- [5 CFR § 752.203 § 752.203 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 752.401 § 752.401 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.401.md)
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- [5 CFR § 752.405 § 752.405 Appeal and grievance rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.405.md)
- [5 CFR § 752.406 § 752.406 Agency records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.406.md)
- [5 CFR § 752.601 § 752.601 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.601.md)
- [5 CFR § 752.602 § 752.602 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-752.602.md)

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