Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service
Extends probationary periods and makes termination of probationary employees easier.
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Establishes probationary periods as critical assessment tools requiring affirmative agency determination for continued employment.
Removes section 2.4 from CFR part 2 related to probationary civil service appointments.
New rule governing probationary and trial periods with requirements for agency review and certification before appointment finalization.
Renders existing probation regulations inoperative; Director of OPM to rescind within 30 days.
Requires agencies to identify employees, designate evaluators, meet with employees 60 days before period expiration, and determine continued employment within 30 days after.
Order effective immediately; sections 5(b) through 5(d) effective 90 days after order date.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.