Cause; procedure; exception

§ 7512. Cause; procedure; exception (a) An agency may take adverse action against a preference eligible employee, or debar him for future appointment, only for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service. (b) A preference eligible employee against whom adverse action is proposed is entitled to— (1) at least 30 days’ advance written notice, except when there is reasonable cause to believe him guilty of a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment can be imposed, stating any and all reasons, specifically and in detail, for the proposed action; (2) a reasonable time for answering the notice personally and in writing and for furnishing affidavits in support of the answer; and (3) a notice of an adverse decision. (c) This section does not apply to the suspension or removal of a preference eligible employee under section 7532 of this title.