Pennsylvania § 2605 - Rights of promoted employee during probationary period.
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§ 2605. Rights of promoted employee during probationary period.
(a) General rule.--An employee serving a probationary period which has resulted from a promotion may be removed from the classified service only for just cause.
(b) Voluntary return to previous position.--
(1) During the first three months of the probationary period, the employee has the option to return to the position previously held.
(2) After three months, an employee in probationary status may return to the previous position or classification with written consent of the appointing authorities.
(c) Appointment to previous position.--If the employee's performance during the probationary period is not determined to be satisfactory by the appointing authority, the employee shall be returned to the position or class held immediately prior to the promotion without necessity of appeal or hearing.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 2605 ("Rights of promoted employee 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.
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