EQUALS Act of 2025 modifies probationary periods for federal employees in the competitive service and establishes trial periods for those in the.
The EQUALS Act of 2025 amends the United States Code to modify probationary periods for federal employees in the competitive service and establish trial periods for those in the excepted service. For competitive service positions, the bill sets a 2-year probationary period for most employees, with a 1-year period for preference eligibles. For excepted service positions, a 2-year trial period is required, with a 1-year period for preference eligibles.
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