U.S. Supreme Court Hears Case on Mass Firings of Federal Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating a significant case concerning the mass firings of federal workers during the Trump administration. The controversy stems from the dismissal of numerous probationary employees, which has sparked a legal battle over the rights and reinstatement of these workers. The Department of Defense (DoD) has been actively working to reinstate those affected, yet many still await definitive answers on their employment status.
Recent reports highlight the struggles of these federal employees, with some successfully reinstated and receiving back pay. However, the process has been slow and fraught with uncertainty for many others. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has approached the Supreme Court, seeking permission to uphold these firings, arguing for the administration's authority in such decisions.
This case has far-reaching implications for federal employment law and the rights of government workers. As the Supreme Court deliberates, the outcome could set a precedent for future cases involving the termination of federal employees, particularly those in probationary periods.
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How many VA employees have been fired?
About 2,400 of the VA's roughly 46,000 probationary employees — generally those who've been in their jobs less than two years — were terminated last month.
Can federal employees be fired?
For the Trump administration, firing thousands of federal employees with probationary status was relatively quick work, with waves of dismissals rolling out in February at the direction of the Office of Personnel Management, the government's human resources arm.
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