A federal judge ruled that the mass firings of probationary workers, estimated at 200,000 across federal agencies, appear to violate the law. U.S. District Judge William Alsup found that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) lacks authority to mandate firings of probationary employees from other agencies. This ruling comes amidst a push from labor unions against the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce. While the judge issued temporary relief, the decision does not guarantee reinstatement for fired employees, reflecting ongoing legal battles over employee rights and agency authority.
"It means that federal agencies cannot rely on OPM's communications to fire probationary employees without reviewing their own processes for compliance with the law."
"The ruling indicates that while the OPM suggested agencies evaluate performance, it did not convey any directive that could be interpreted as an authority to terminate employment unlawfully."
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