Pennsylvania § 2604 - Removal during probationary period.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2604 — Removal during probationary period., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2604. Removal during probationary period.

(a) General rule.--The appointing authority may remove an employee from the classified service before the expiration of the probationary period.

(b) Permanent separation.--An individual removed shall be considered permanently separated from the individual's position. The Office of Administration may, if the action is appropriate, place the name of the individual removed on the employment list of the appropriate class for future certification to other appointing authorities.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2604

What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2604 cover?

Section 2604 ("Removal during probationary period.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2604?

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