Reduces probationary periods for initial federal employee appointments.

The bill, known as the Probationary Reduction for Employee Protections Act or PREP Act, amends title 5 of the United States Code to shorten the probationary periods for initial federal employee appointments. Specifically, it limits the probationary period to six months for individuals who previously held a civil service position in the executive branch, and to 12 months for all other individuals. This applies to appointments in the excepted service, competitive service, and Senior Executive Service.

Reduces probationary periods for initial federal employee appointments.

The bill, known as the Probationary Reduction for Employee Protections Act or PREP Act, amends title 5 of the United States Code to shorten the probationary periods for initial federal employee appointments. Specifically, it limits the probationary period to six months for individuals who previously held a civil service position in the executive branch, and to 12 months for all other individuals. This applies to appointments in the excepted service, competitive service, and Senior Executive Service.