Judge rules federal job cuts 'unlawful' - High Country NewsFederal agencies illegally fired thousands of employees, leading to a court ruling reinstating them, highlighting unfair termination practices.
Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsuredThe chaotic firings of federal employees have left many, including Danielle Waterfield, unsure about their health insurance and facing potential financial burdens.
Judge rules federal job cuts 'unlawful' - High Country NewsFederal agencies illegally fired thousands of employees, leading to a court ruling reinstating them, highlighting unfair termination practices.
Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsuredThe chaotic firings of federal employees have left many, including Danielle Waterfield, unsure about their health insurance and facing potential financial burdens.
Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstatedA judge ordered the reinstatement of probational federal employees fired under the Trump administration, citing procedural misconduct and misleading performance claims.
Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstatedTrump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the jobFederal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.
Why the Legal Theory Behind Trump's Assault on Government Is So DangerousTrump's administration has significantly targeted federal employees, shaking the foundations of agency independence and civil service protections.
Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs backJudge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.
A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agenciesFederal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstatedA judge ordered the reinstatement of probational federal employees fired under the Trump administration, citing procedural misconduct and misleading performance claims.
Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstatedTrump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the jobFederal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.
Why the Legal Theory Behind Trump's Assault on Government Is So DangerousTrump's administration has significantly targeted federal employees, shaking the foundations of agency independence and civil service protections.
Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs backJudge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.
A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agenciesFederal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
OPM proposes rule to formally revive Schedule FReviving Schedule F will enable federal workers to lose civil service protections, impacting tens of thousands.Federal employees would operate under at-will status, raising concerns over job security and management practices.
I'm a CEO helping federal workers with their resumes. They're panicked and bewildered.Federal workers are increasingly seeking résumé services due to rising panic over layoffs linked to changing government contracts.
I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.Ben Gibson's job with the US Department of Veterans Affairs ended abruptly due to probationary status, leaving him shocked after a significant career move.
I took the federal buyout and will still collect my 6-figure salary through September. As I entered my last week of work, I felt thankful.Jide Adebowale accepted a federal buyout due to shifting government landscape and personal career changes.
I'm a CEO helping federal workers with their resumes. They're panicked and bewildered.Federal workers are increasingly seeking résumé services due to rising panic over layoffs linked to changing government contracts.
I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.Ben Gibson's job with the US Department of Veterans Affairs ended abruptly due to probationary status, leaving him shocked after a significant career move.
I took the federal buyout and will still collect my 6-figure salary through September. As I entered my last week of work, I felt thankful.Jide Adebowale accepted a federal buyout due to shifting government landscape and personal career changes.
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job MarketMass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.
Federal Job Cuts Won't Change UnemploymentFederal job cuts minimally affect unemployment rates; however, tariffs could lead to significant job losses.
The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged downJob growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employeesThe Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job MarketMass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.
Federal Job Cuts Won't Change UnemploymentFederal job cuts minimally affect unemployment rates; however, tariffs could lead to significant job losses.
The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged downJob growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employeesThe Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
Rural California Relies on the Trump Administration for Jobs. Now They're Bracing for Cuts | KQEDThe dependency on federal employment in small forest towns creates significant community impacts.Diverging views exist within Siskiyou County regarding federal land management and economic priorities.
House Republican Says 77 Million Americans Voted for Trump And Yes, Elon Musk'Voters for Trump also backed Musk, emphasizing their influence in the election.Musk's leadership has resulted in significant cuts to federal employment and budgets.Questions remain about Musk's official role amid controversies regarding his access to government records.
An Interview With A Fired USFWS Biologist | DefectorMass firings of federal employees, including Kaesee Bourne, raise concerns about job stability and employee morale under the current administration.
NASA Employees Reportedly Started Booing When Elon Musk Was Mentioned at an All-Hands MeetingNASA employees are frustrated with Elon Musk's directives regarding job accountability.
I was laid off from the federal government. Here's why I turned down an offer to go back to the job.Jacob Saunders lost his federal job at CMS due to budget cuts but was offered a return, which he declined.
House Republican Says 77 Million Americans Voted for Trump And Yes, Elon Musk'Voters for Trump also backed Musk, emphasizing their influence in the election.Musk's leadership has resulted in significant cuts to federal employment and budgets.Questions remain about Musk's official role amid controversies regarding his access to government records.
An Interview With A Fired USFWS Biologist | DefectorMass firings of federal employees, including Kaesee Bourne, raise concerns about job stability and employee morale under the current administration.
NASA Employees Reportedly Started Booing When Elon Musk Was Mentioned at an All-Hands MeetingNASA employees are frustrated with Elon Musk's directives regarding job accountability.
I was laid off from the federal government. Here's why I turned down an offer to go back to the job.Jacob Saunders lost his federal job at CMS due to budget cuts but was offered a return, which he declined.
She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving onBri McNulty's abrupt layoff and rehiring by the CDC highlights the unpredictability associated with federal employment during downsizing efforts.
HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come togetherThe Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
Musk's DOGE dismantles the job security of federal workFederal employees now face job insecurity similar to corporate workers, impacting long-held views on job protection within government work.
CISA fires then rehires security crew, and puts them on holdCISA is reinstating staffers laid off during the recent layoffs after a judge's ruling deemed their termination unlawful.
She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving onBri McNulty's abrupt layoff and rehiring by the CDC highlights the unpredictability associated with federal employment during downsizing efforts.
HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come togetherThe Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.
Musk's DOGE dismantles the job security of federal workFederal employees now face job insecurity similar to corporate workers, impacting long-held views on job protection within government work.
CISA fires then rehires security crew, and puts them on holdCISA is reinstating staffers laid off during the recent layoffs after a judge's ruling deemed their termination unlawful.
Federal workers fired by Elon Musk's DOGE are sharing their anxieties on RedditEmployees in federal departments face abrupt firings as part of a government spending cut push led by Elon Musk.
Black Americans describe how being a federal worker was their path to the middle class - and the heartbreak of losing itThe recent job cuts at the IRS have disproportionately affected Black workers, undermining their stability and opportunity for growth.
Federal judge orders agencies to bring back fired probationary workersJudge Alsup criticizes the government's firing process, calling it a 'sham' and orders agencies to re-hire workers.
Where the 200,000 federal employees most vulnerable to DOGE's latest firing sweep live and workRecent federal workforce reductions primarily target probationary employees with less than a year of experience.Employees at military offices and in California are notably affected by these job cuts.
Federal workers fired by Elon Musk's DOGE are sharing their anxieties on RedditEmployees in federal departments face abrupt firings as part of a government spending cut push led by Elon Musk.
Black Americans describe how being a federal worker was their path to the middle class - and the heartbreak of losing itThe recent job cuts at the IRS have disproportionately affected Black workers, undermining their stability and opportunity for growth.
Federal judge orders agencies to bring back fired probationary workersJudge Alsup criticizes the government's firing process, calling it a 'sham' and orders agencies to re-hire workers.
Where the 200,000 federal employees most vulnerable to DOGE's latest firing sweep live and workRecent federal workforce reductions primarily target probationary employees with less than a year of experience.Employees at military offices and in California are notably affected by these job cuts.
Fired CDC Scientists Are Reinstated for NowDozens of reinstated CDC scientists reflect a reversal of a severe federal employee cutback decision.
Reinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in Limbo'Erin Cagney's reinstatement as an archaeologist highlights ongoing instability for federal employees caught in bureaucratic delays and uncertainties regarding their employment.
Fired CDC Scientists Are Reinstated for NowDozens of reinstated CDC scientists reflect a reversal of a severe federal employee cutback decision.
Reinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in Limbo'Erin Cagney's reinstatement as an archaeologist highlights ongoing instability for federal employees caught in bureaucratic delays and uncertainties regarding their employment.
Opinion | D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company TownThe D.C. job market faces dramatic layoffs as federal employment is threatened, impacting local economy significantly.
DC-area homes are flooding the market with a surge in listings amid federal layoffsThe DC metro area is experiencing a significant increase in homes for sale, outpacing national trends.
Opinion | D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company TownThe D.C. job market faces dramatic layoffs as federal employment is threatened, impacting local economy significantly.
DC-area homes are flooding the market with a surge in listings amid federal layoffsThe DC metro area is experiencing a significant increase in homes for sale, outpacing national trends.
Morning Docket: 03.14.25Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.
I'm a single mom who landed a remote federal job. My 5-day office return means paying more for day care.The stability of a federal job is now threatened by return-to-office mandates for a single mother balancing work and childcare.
Let's end remote work without accountability in the federal workforceTrump's executive order mandates in-person federal work, ending COVID-era remote arrangements.Federal employment complexities complicate the transition back to office work.
How the federal government's RTO may affect corporate AmericaTrump's executive order mandates federal employees return to in-person work, signaling a potential shift in workplace policies across the private sector.
I'm a single mom who landed a remote federal job. My 5-day office return means paying more for day care.The stability of a federal job is now threatened by return-to-office mandates for a single mother balancing work and childcare.
Let's end remote work without accountability in the federal workforceTrump's executive order mandates in-person federal work, ending COVID-era remote arrangements.Federal employment complexities complicate the transition back to office work.
How the federal government's RTO may affect corporate AmericaTrump's executive order mandates federal employees return to in-person work, signaling a potential shift in workplace policies across the private sector.
Contributor: Elon Musk's layoffs would undermine wildfire protection. It's part of a bigger planThe U.S. Forest Service has fired approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting fire safety and public land services.The firings are under investigation for legality and pose risks to rural communities.
NYC launches "you're hired" drive, joining other states in targeting fired federal workersNew York State has launched a job portal for displaced federal workers, promoting various public service job opportunities.
President Trump and Elon Musk Fire Hundreds of FAA WorkersMass firings of probationary federal workers are underway, impacting many young individuals eager for careers in public service.
This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medicationNathan Barrera-Bunch was terminated from the VA unexpectedly and without explanation, reflecting broader firings within the Trump administration's federal workforce.The lack of performance reviews raises questions about accountability and communication in federal employee terminations.
NYC launches "you're hired" drive, joining other states in targeting fired federal workersNew York State has launched a job portal for displaced federal workers, promoting various public service job opportunities.
President Trump and Elon Musk Fire Hundreds of FAA WorkersMass firings of probationary federal workers are underway, impacting many young individuals eager for careers in public service.
This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medicationNathan Barrera-Bunch was terminated from the VA unexpectedly and without explanation, reflecting broader firings within the Trump administration's federal workforce.The lack of performance reviews raises questions about accountability and communication in federal employee terminations.
Ex-NSA cyber chief warns of 'devastating impact' of potential DOGE-inspired firingsProbationary federal employee layoffs threaten U.S. cybersecurity, according to NSA's former cybersecurity director.
Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have 'devastating impact' on cyber and national security | TechCrunchCuts to federal probationary employees threaten U.S. cybersecurity and national security by eliminating vital talent resources.
Energy CIO departs after short tenureRyan Riedel's abrupt departure as CIO of the Energy Department highlights instability in government leadership roles.
Ex-NSA cyber chief warns of 'devastating impact' of potential DOGE-inspired firingsProbationary federal employee layoffs threaten U.S. cybersecurity, according to NSA's former cybersecurity director.
Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have 'devastating impact' on cyber and national security | TechCrunchCuts to federal probationary employees threaten U.S. cybersecurity and national security by eliminating vital talent resources.
Energy CIO departs after short tenureRyan Riedel's abrupt departure as CIO of the Energy Department highlights instability in government leadership roles.
Not Like Us (Federal Employee Version)Federal employees are secure in their jobs and benefits, despite public sentiments against them.
Government employees fired by Musk speak: I feel betrayed by my country'Federal employee layoffs highlight the fragility of workers' rights under new administration policies.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares, Federal Employees Do Not Deserve Their Paychecks'Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims federal workers do not deserve paychecks, criticizing their impact on taxpayer dollars and bolstering calls for mass layoffs.
Government employees fired by Musk speak: I feel betrayed by my country'Federal employee layoffs highlight the fragility of workers' rights under new administration policies.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares, Federal Employees Do Not Deserve Their Paychecks'Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims federal workers do not deserve paychecks, criticizing their impact on taxpayer dollars and bolstering calls for mass layoffs.
Your National Park Visit Could Be Different This Summer Following NPS Layoffs-What to KnowNPS faces significant staff reductions impacting park operations and visitor experience.
Headlines about actor Michelle Trachtenberg's death provide a window into journalism - PoynterHeadline choices reflect both recognition and algorithm-driven priorities in journalism.Balancing reporting on government job losses requires sensitivity toward affected individuals.
I'm a Workplace Expert. I Have Some Advice for Fired Federal Workers.Transitioning federal workers face new challenges entering the private job market after mass layoffs.
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowdTrump's administration is focused on dramatically reducing federal employment and reshaping government.The president believes he will create a lasting Republican political majority.Trump emphasized stronger immigration policies alongside the push for federal firings.
USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American FarmersUSDA layoffs disrupt crucial scientific research and conservation efforts within agriculture.
Hundreds of EPA employees were fired. Then some were told that it was a mistake.EPA mistakenly terminated hundreds of staff, then rescinded some firings shortly after, causing confusion and distress among employees.
Fired federal worker: I feel like cruelty is the point'Federal workers face sudden and impersonal terminations amid a purge targeting probationary employees, contributing to confusion and distress.
Hundreds of EPA employees were fired. Then some were told that it was a mistake.EPA mistakenly terminated hundreds of staff, then rescinded some firings shortly after, causing confusion and distress among employees.
Fired federal worker: I feel like cruelty is the point'Federal workers face sudden and impersonal terminations amid a purge targeting probationary employees, contributing to confusion and distress.
Bright MLS debunks DC housing market social media postsThe Washington, D.C. housing market's increased listings are not tied to federal layoffs, contradicting claims by social media analysts.
FDA staff handling drug safety for pets and livestock lost jobs in Trump firingsMass firings at federal health agencies threaten the safety of veterinary drug regulation, impacting both pets and livestock.
Despite forcing more federal employees to work in-person, the Trump administration is trying to slash government office spaceFederal employees face significant challenges returning to the office due to lack of adequate workspace as remote work flexibility is diminished.
Thousands of probationary federal health agency workers fired by letter this weekend. Here's what it said.Thousands of probationary workers at federal health agencies were terminated due to performance evaluations amid government reduction efforts.