This bill amends N.J.S.11A:4-15 to eliminate the shorter working test period for political subdivision employees. Currently, most civil service employees have a working test period of four months, which can be extended to six months at the discretion of the Civil Service Commission, while political subdivision employees have a reduced working test period of three months. The proposed legislation removes this exception, thereby standardizing the working test period for all employees to four months, with the possibility of extension.

As a result of this change, political subdivision employees will now be subject to the same working test period as their counterparts in other civil service positions. This amendment aims to ensure consistency in the evaluation process across different employment sectors within the civil service framework. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.