Reduces probationary periods for federal employees in the excepted and competitive service.
The PREP Act reduces the probationary period for federal employees in the excepted and competitive service. For those who previously held a civil service position in the executive branch, the probationary period is reduced to six months. For all other new federal employees, the probationary period is reduced to 12 months. This change aims to streamline the hiring process for federal positions.
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