5 CFR § 752.202
Standard for action
November 4, 2020
(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.