Probationary Employees Seeking Reinstatement Denied by Court
A DC judge notes that with all the cases filed in court, “whiplash ensued”. Here is a summary of a very recent case decision brought by former probationary employees.
Probationary Period
Combating Federal Workforce Reductions: Congress Responds With Two New Bills
Two bills have been introduced to help federal employees and combat the Trump administration’s efforts to make cuts to the federal workforce.
OPM Implementing Significant Changes in Probationary Period
A new Executive Order and OPM guidance on the probationary period of federal employees will make it even easier to terminate these employees.
Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: The Saga Continues With New Executive Order
A new executive order creates new requirements on agencies for a federal employee to move from a probationary period to a career federal employee.
Bills Introduced to Strengthen Job Protections for Federal Employees
Bills have been introduced in Congress to protect federal employees from layoffs that have been taking place under the Trump administration.
Appeals Court Clears the Way for the Trump Administration to Fire Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees
A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for President Donald Trump’s administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a judge’s order requiring them to be reinstated in a legal win for Trump’s effort to downsize the federal workforce.
Supreme Court Blocks Order to Reinstate Probationary Employees
The Supreme Court has overturned a narrow order issued by a district court judge on the firing of probationary employees in the federal government.
The Trump Administration and Probationary Periods
OPM and MSPB guidelines leave the author to question if blanket terminations or probationary federal employees meet legal criteria.
MSPB Orders Temporary Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees
The MSPB granted a stay request, temporarily reinstating thousands of probationary federal employees fired by USDA.
Refusal to Telework During COVID-19 Emergency Leads to Probationary Termination
An HHS Attorney Advisor was terminated for not teleworking during COVID-19. Her appeals on this termination during her probationary period are explored.
