What does Preamble of S 918 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To allow Federal employees who are involuntarily separated from Government service while serving a probationary or trial period to resume that period upon reinstatement, and for other purposes,' aims to permit Federal employees involuntarily separated during a probationary or trial period to resume that period if they are later reinstated. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 10, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 918 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protect Our Probationary Employees Act.

What does RESUMPTION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD. of S 918 do?

This section defines terms related to the resumption of probationary periods for certain involuntarily separated federal employees. A 'covered probationary employee' is an individual involuntarily separated from government service between January 20, 2025, and a date specified in subsection (c), who previously held a position with a probationary period. The duration of a probationary period for a 'covered appointment' is calculated as the difference between the standard probationary period and the period already served, but cannot exceed the standard duration. The Act applies to appointments within the 'former employing agency' that are 'to the extent practicable, the same as the previous Federal position'. This Act terminates on January 20, 2029.

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Protect Our Probationary Employees Act — S. 918

Last updated: 3/10/2025 · Introduced: 3/10/2025

Author: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows federal employees involuntarily separated from their positions during a probationary period between January 20, 2025, and a specified date, to resume that probationary period upon reinstatement.
For covered employees, the length of the resumed probationary period is calculated based on the original period and the time already served, with a maximum duration equal to the standard probationary period.
The bill applies to reinstatement within the employee's former agency to positions similar to their previous role, and expires on January 20, 2029.

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