The merit system principles are the standards that underpin federal management practices. They help ensure federal employees are treated fairly and equitably and that the federal employment system is based on merit. This course provides an overview of the merit system principles - what they are, how to apply them, and the prohibited personnel practices to avoid. The course also describes the regulatory and administrative structures that enforce the merit system principles.
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Federal Merit System Overview