Williams v. Merit Sys. Prot. Bd.

Hughes, Circuit Judge.

*1158 Derek Williams and Harris Winns, both former employees of the United States Postal Service, were removed from their positions at the agency. They both separately sought review of their removals by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Only certain federal employees, as defined by statute, however, can seek review at the Board. And in this case, the Board held that neither individual qualified as an "employee" with appeal rights under 5 U.S.C. § 7511 (a)(1)(B)(ii). Because we agree with the Board's interpretation of § 7511, we affirm its dismissal of Mr. Williams's and Mr.…