The recent dismissal of numerous probationary employees at the U.S. Department of Transportation appears to contradict internal performance ratings that deem many as 'exceptional.' Under the Trump administration's reshaping of the federal workforce, these dismissals have raised concerns about the rationale provided to employees. Official letters cite poor performance, but sources indicate that this is inaccurate. The quick pace of terminations, often managed by inexperienced officials, has led to confusion, and the Office of Personnel Management has directed agencies to dismiss others, affecting a large number of workers despite regulations around probationary status.
These letters that we're sending these employees, I feel so bad because they're lying. All of them, pretty much, were exceptional performers. It's just crazy to me.
The speed of these terminations, often executed by officials with limited government experience, has led to confusion within agencies.
Under federal rules, probationary status does not necessarily reflect an employee's performance but instead denotes a worker's tenure typically less than two years.
Termination letters sent to affected DOT employees stated that employees have not demonstrated that your further employment at the Department of Transportation would be in the public interest.
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