Streamlining Probationary and Trial Period Appeals
Summary
This proposed rule from the Office of Personnel Management would make it easier for federal employees to appeal decisions made during their probationary or trial periods—the initial testing phase when new or reassigned workers can be evaluated before getting full job protection. The change aims to give workers more opportunities to challenge unfair treatment during these early employment stages.
Key Points
- 1Federal employees in probationary or trial periods would gain stronger rights to appeal dismissals or negative evaluations to an independent reviewer
- 2The rule streamlines the appeal process, making it faster and less complicated for workers to challenge decisions they believe are unfair
- 3This primarily affects new federal employees and those recently moved to different positions within the government
- 4The Office of Personnel Management is accepting public comments on this proposal until January 30, 2026
- 5If adopted, the rule would increase protections for federal workers during their initial employment period when they typically have fewer job security rights
Key Dates
December 30, 2025
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