Definitions

§ 7511. Definitions For the purpose of this subchapter— (1) “preference eligible employee” means a permanent or indefinite preference eligible who has completed a probationary or trial period as an employee of an Executive agency or as an individual employed by the government of the District of Columbia, but does not include an employee whose appointment is required by Congress to be confirmed by, or made with the advice and consent of, the Senate, except an employee whose appointment is made under section 3311 of title 39; and (2) “adverse action” means a removal, suspension for more than 30 days, furlough without pay, or reduction in rank or pay.