§316.304. Probationary period.
5 C.F.R. § 316.304
The first year of service of a term employee is a probationary period regardless of the method of appointment. Prior Federal civilian service is credited toward completion of the required probationary period in the same manner as prescribed by § 11.4 of this chapter.
The agency may terminate a term employee at any time during the probationary period. The employee is entitled to the procedures prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management under § 11.6 of this chapter.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[90 FR 26729, June 24, 2025]
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 3301, 3302, 3316. E.O. 10577, 19 FR 7521, 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 218; E.O. 14284, 90 FR 17729. 5 CFR 2.2(c).
Source
Source: 33 FR 12423, Sept. 4, 1968, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[90 FR 26729, June 24, 2025]