House paves way for 2-year probationary periods for federal employees




Federal Drive with Tom Temin show

Summary: A longer probationary period may be in the cards for some new federal employees and those promoted to the senior executives service. The House passed a bill called the Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act. It would extend the probationary period from one year to two. The bill passed with a close vote. And there's been a mix of criticism and praise for the bill. Federal News Radio's Nicole Ogrysko shares the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.