Alexander v. Merit Systems Protection Board

Petitioner Mark Alexander appeals the August 4, 2014, decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“Board”) dismissing his petition for review of his Individual Right Action (“IRA”) as untimely filed. See Alexander v. Dep’t of Commerce, CH-12210-14-0111-W-l (M.S.P.B Aug. 4, 2014) (“Final Order”). For the reasons set forth below, this court affirms.

BACKGROUND

Mr. Alexander was a former Field Representative with the Census Bureau in Cleveland, Ohio. After he was discharged in March 2012, he filed a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel (“OSC”) alleging he was the victim of personnel…