OPMFinal Rule
Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service
Labor & WorkplaceOther
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Summary
This regulation makes it easier for federal agencies to evaluate and potentially dismiss new federal employees during their first few months on the job. The change gives agencies more flexibility to remove workers who don't meet performance expectations during their probationary period, which typically lasts a few months to a year.
Key Points
- 1New federal employees will have stronger probationary periods where agencies can more easily decide whether to keep or dismiss them
- 2Agencies will have clearer standards and faster processes for evaluating whether new hires are doing their job well
- 3Federal workers during probation will have fewer protections and appeals processes compared to permanent federal employees
- 4This affects anyone newly hired into federal government jobs across all agencies
- 5The goal is to help federal agencies manage their workforce more efficiently and remove workers who aren't meeting job requirements
Key Dates
Published
June 24, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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