probationary

Though he had been in the civil service for more than two years, a recent promotion designated him as a probationary worker—a category of staff among the first targeted for layoffs.

The probationary firings and two subsequent rounds of buyouts will bring staffing at the DOT down by 12% since Trump took office.

The influenza division at the CDC lost staff to probationary firings as well as on Valentine's Day when further staff were fired en masse.

Instead, she was one of about 30 probationary employees who were abruptly terminated on Feb. 13, just weeks into the new administration.

The influenza division at the CDC lots staff to probationary firings as well as on Valentine's Day when further staff were fired en masse.