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Probationary Period

Probationary Employees Seeking Reinstatement Denied by Court

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2025 7:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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.

Combating Federal Workforce Reductions: Congress Responds With Two New Bills

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 5, 2025 11:31 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 29, 2025 1:08 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 26, 2025 12:17 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:46 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 22, 2025 8:20 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

Apr 9, 2025 4:21 PM Tags Probationary Period Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 8, 2025 4:47 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

By Ed DavisMar 10, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 5, 2025 3:34 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMar 5, 2025 11:45 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An HHS Attorney Advisor was terminated for not teleworking during COVID-19. Her appeals on this termination during her probationary period are explored.

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