Federal Employment Reform: Faster Removals, Longer Probation, Bonus Recoupment.
This act significantly changes federal employee hiring and firing rules, shortening disciplinary procedures and extending probationary periods. Citizens may experience these changes through potentially faster federal agency responses to performance or misconduct issues, but also through increased job insecurity for new federal employees.
Key points
Shortened notice and response times for disciplinary actions against federal employees, potentially speeding up termination processes.
Extended probationary period for new federal employees from one year to two years, allowing more time to assess their suitability for service.
Introduction of authority to recoup bonuses and awards from federal employees who engaged in misconduct or had unsatisfactory performance prior to payment.
Reduction of annuity benefits for federal employees convicted of felonies related to their official duties.
Limitation on the ability to grieve certain adverse actions and reductions in force through collective bargaining agreements.
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