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This bill provides protection for federal employees who are involuntarily separated from government service during their probationary or trial period. Specifically, the bill allows these "covered probationary employees" who are separated between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, to resume their probationary period if they are reinstated to a similar position in their former employing agency. The bill defines a covered probationary employee as an individual who was involuntarily separated while serving an initial appointment with a probationary period in an Executive agency. When reinstated, the employee's remaining probationary period will be calculated by subtracting the time already served in their previous position from the total required probationary period. This means if an employee was halfway through a one-year probationary period when separated, they would only need to complete the remaining six months upon reinstatement. The legislation aims to provide job security and fairness for federal employees who may lose their positions during the initial stages of their government service, ensuring they have a full opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/918/all-info