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.
Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees targeted by mass firings at most agencies
The judge added that the scope of agencies covered under his ruling may expand or narrow, depending on further proceedings in the case.
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,
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
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 ...
‘I Love My Job’: Laid-Off Federal Worker on DOGE Cuts
Jasmin Dominguez, a former U.S. Forest Service employee, was fired weeks after helping fight the Los Angeles wildfires. Her termination was part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the ...
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.
OPM walks back memo on firing probationary employees, leaving decision to agencies
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on Tuesday updated its guidance to department heads that demanded the firing of ...
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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, ...