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Federal Agencies Shift Policies on Probationary Employee Dismissals
3/4/2025
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- The Office of Personnel Management has updated its guidance on the dismissal of probationary federal employees following a court ruling against mass firings. Agencies now hold the power to make personnel decisions. In a notable shift, the National Science Foundation is reinstating dismissed employees, recognizing their vital roles in advancing federal missions.
