A judge ordered federal agencies to stop terminating probationary workers but that doesn’t mean they’ll be safe for long
Good morning! Thousands of federal workers got their jobs back yesterday, a month after the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directed agencies to fire employees on probation. The decision marks the latest roadblock to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s attempts to massively cull the federal workforce.
Judge Reverses Trump Administration’s Termination of Probationary Employees
The Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury were ordered to immediately rehire thousands.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired employees at VA, Defense Department and other agencies
A federal judge has ordered half a dozen federal agencies to “immediately” reinstate probationary employees fired last month as part of the Trump administration’s effort to rapidly shrink the federal workforce.
Fired USDA employees reinstated by judge's order, but their future is uncertain
A U.S. district judge in California ordered six federal agencies, including the USDA, to reinstate probationary employees who were fired.
Anticipated Maternity Leave 'Might Have' Been Considered When Terminating Five Below Employee, Judge Says
"When asked, Brennan’s supervisor Farrajota stated that the fact plaintiff was pregnant and anticipating maternity leave 'might have' entered her mind when determining who to let go, also suggests a nexus between plaintiff’s pregnancy and termination,
CIA is terminating some probationary employees
Recent U.S. intelligence has signaled that foreign adversaries are increasing efforts to recruit disgruntled federal employees in sensitive national security roles.
Judges order Trump officials to offer jobs back to thousands of fired workers
In separate rulings, judges in Maryland and California ordered the reinstatement of probationary workers fired last month across many agencies.
Judge Orders Trump to Reinstate Probationary Workers Let Go in Mass Firings Across Multiple Agencies
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies
Why ‘probationary’ employees are a target in federal job cuts
Many government workers being cut are those with fewer protections. They are relatively new in their current jobs, but often have years of experience.
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OPM walks back memo on firing probationary employees, leaving decision to agencies
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Employee uncertainty and new lawmakers’ policies: a ‘dichotomy’ surrounding Tahoe’s forest
President Donald Trump’s push to slash federal spending prompted the termination of 3,400 USDA Forest Service employees, ...
At least 138 fired federal employees have applied for unemployment insurance in Alaska
More than 130 recently-fired federal employees in Alaska have applied for state unemployment benefits in recent weeks, amid efforts from the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency ...