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This bill, the Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017 or the EQUALS Act of 2017, amends federal law to extend the probationary period for positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service. Specifically, it establishes a 2-year probationary period for positions that require formal training or a license, and a 2-year probationary period for all other positions, up from the previous 1-year period. The bill also requires federal agencies to provide timely notice to employees and their supervisors about the probationary period requirements and end dates. Additionally, the bill extends the duration of adverse actions that can be taken against federal employees during their probationary period from 1 year to 2 years of continuous service.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4182/all-info