### Question
How is the "major adverse personnel action" defined?


### Answer
The term **major adverse personnel action** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 40122* as follows -

> a suspension of more than 14 days, a reduction in pay or grade, a removal for conduct or performance, a nondisciplinary removal, a furlough of 30 days or less (but not including placement in a nonpay status as the result of a lapse of appropriations or an enactment by Congress), or a reduction in force action

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 40122*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart i-general > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

