[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 4, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 4CFR28.13] [Page 36] TITLE 4--ACCOUNTS CHAPTER I--GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PART 28_GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD; PROCEDURES Subpart B_Procedures Sec. 28.13 Special procedure for Workforce Restructuring Action. In the event of a Workforce Restructuring Action (WRA) resulting in an individual's separation from employment, an aggrieved employee may choose to file a petition directly with the Personnel Appeals Board, without first filing the charge with the PAB's Office of General Counsel pursuant to Sec. 28.11. Pursuant to Sec. 28.98, individuals raising discrimination issues in connection with a WRA action need not file a complaint with GAO's Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness before pursuing a WRA challenge alleging discrimination, either by filing directly with the PAB or by filing a charge with the Board's Office of General Counsel. [68 FR 69299, Dec. 12, 2003] Hearing Procedures for Cases Before the Board--General