Federal workers can now advance without a mandatory one-year wait

The US government wants to remove a rule that makes federal employees wait a year before they can be promoted. This means qualified workers could move into higher-paying jobs much faster.

For decades, federal employees had to wait a full year in their current job grade before they could even be considered for a promotion. This rule change means agencies can promote skilled workers as soon as they are ready, not after an arbitrary waiting period. It could make federal service more competitive and help fill critical roles faster.