Fired DHS Probationary Employees Granted Class Certification in MSPB Appeal

Fired DHS probationary employees granted class certification in MSPB appeal

Probationary employees who allege their terminations from the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year were unlawful can now pursue their appeal as a class action at the Merit Systems Protection Board. After MSPB issued a class certification decision Friday, DHS probationary employees who were fired now have coverage through the class appeal, rather than needing to file individual cases at MSPB as they seek reinstatement in their jobs. …

Reading time 3 minutesIn many cases, employers secure themselves by agreeing a probation period at the beginning of the employment relationship. Can an employee who is terminated during the probation period request a severance payment? What does a probation period mean? Most employers agree a probation period at the beginning of the employment relationship. The employer uses this time to assess whether the newly hired employee fills the job acco…