WI AB507

Reduces standard probationary period for classified service employees from one year to six months, with supervisory/management positions remaining at one year but eligible for waiver after six months

Restores competitive examinations as the basis for civil service appointments and promotions, replacing the current "competitive procedures" system

Establishes veterans preference points added to examination scores during certification, replacing the current requirement to offer interviews to veterans on certification lists

Grants five-year reinstatement privileges to permanent classified employees who leave without delinquency or misconduct, and three-year restoration rights for employees on layoff status

Changes the threshold for position abandonment from 3 working days during a calendar year to 5 consecutive working days, and eliminates the enumerated list of specific conduct justifying discipline without progressive discipline