Probationary Employee

(1) Probationary Period: in competitive service, is the first year of employment after initial appointment during which an individual is generally excluded from the definition of “employee” in 5 U.S.C. § 7511(a)(1)(A). During this probationary period, these individuals generally do not have appeal rights to the MSPB for adverse actions.

(2) Trial Period: in excepted service, this period generally may last from one year (or up to two years for certain excepted appointments). During an individual's trial period, the individual is generally excluded from the definition of “employee” in 5 U.S.C. § 7511(a)(1)(C During this probationary period, these individuals generally do not have appeal rights to the MSPB for adverse actions.