New legislation would lengthen the probationary period federal employees must serve before receiving a full-time competitive appointment. Observers, however, are at odds over the proposal.

Federal employee protections started as a reform to the chaos caused by the 19th-century spoils system, in which federal jobs were awarded to a president's loyalists.

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers on probationary status could quickly lose their jobs if a review of their employment ordered by the Trump administration determines that they are no longer ...

How to Become a Probation Officer The journey to becoming a probation officer usually begins with a relevant bachelor’s degree. Along with that, you might have to meet specific training and ...