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Probationary Period - definition(s)

Probationary Period - The initial trial period of employment for career USPS employees. For bargaining unit employees, the probationary period is the first 90 calendar days; for nonbargaining unit employees, the period is the first 6 months. During this period, access to the grievance or adverse action appeal systems is not granted.

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Source: USPS, 23 October 2009 10:47:27, http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub32/pub32h_p.html External


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