US EditionFederal judge appears skeptical probationary firings were for performance
- U.S. District Judge James Bredar expressed skepticism about the reasons behind the mass firings of probationary federal workers, suggesting they may be part of a larger goal rather than performance issues.
- The lawsuit led by the state of Maryland claims that over 24,000 probationary employees were terminated to restructure and downsize the government, rather than due to unsatisfactory performance.
- Virginia Williamson, a Maryland assistant attorney general, argued that states are experiencing 'real and irreparable harm' from the lack of notice regarding the firings.
- U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Hamilton stated that the dismissals did not constitute a reduction in force, claiming agencies judged that probationers were unfit for service.
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Federal Workers Losing Their Jobs? Cry Me A River ⋆ Conservative Firing Line
The following article, Federal Workers Losing Their Jobs? Cry Me A River, was first published on Conservative Firing Line. Losing a job is terrifying. It’s only after that steady paycheck is no longer predictable that you realize how vulnerable you are. All your debt starts looming over your head; all your future plans are put on hold; all your expenditures are now questionable and negotiable; your very home is no longer a refuge since … Continu…
Federal workforce cuts: Most Americans favor efficiency but fear economic fallout
A new survey reveals that while 56% of Americans support federal workforce cuts for efficiency, 71% are concerned about their economic impact. Political divisions remain stark, with Democrats expressing greater worry than Republicans.
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