The Education Department is reinstating 65 probationary employees who were recently terminated, placing them on paid administrative leave due to a court order. The court's ruling aims to address the mass firings deemed likely illegal, as probationary employees lack the civil service protections of regular staff. Officials highlighted concerns about potential confusion and operational challenges in reinstating staff fully. This situation arises amid broader legal scrutiny over over 24,500 employees across various federal departments facing similar fates, showcasing significant legal and administrative complexities.
The Education Department is reinstating 65 probationary employees who were fired in the last two months, following a court order.
U.S. District Judge James Bredar in Maryland ruled last week that the mass firings of probationary employees, who don't have the same protections as other civil service employees, were likely illegal.
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