#federal-employment
#federal-employment

A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agencies

Federal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employees

The Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.

fromWIRED

3 days ago

US politics

Photos: Here Are the Piles of Used Bedding and Children's Play Sets Left Near DOGE's Old Offices

more#government-agencies

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.

Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.

Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.

Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.

fromwww.sun-sentinel.com

US politics

Trump reshaped the Supreme Court. Now emergency appeals are helping him reshape the government

US politics

SCOTUS Shadow Docket Greenlights Trump's Lawlessness Again

US politics

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

US politics

Supreme Court green-lights mass firings at federal agencies

Law

fromabovethelaw.com

Morning Docket: 03.14.25

Court ruling reinstates many federal workers, indicating a shift in employment policy.

Trump's birthright citizenship order is headed to the Supreme Court for review.

Delaware Senate approves bill allowing corporations to state legal preferences.

Newsmax pays $40 million for false election statements, highlighting media accountability.

fromwww.sun-sentinel.com

US politics

Trump reshaped the Supreme Court. Now emergency appeals are helping him reshape the government

US politics

SCOTUS Shadow Docket Greenlights Trump's Lawlessness Again

US politics

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce

US politics

Supreme Court green-lights mass firings at federal agencies

more#supreme-court

#government-efficiency

Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job

Federal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.

House Republican Says 77 Million Americans Voted for Trump And Yes, Elon Musk'

Voters for Trump also backed Musk, emphasizing their influence in the election.

Musk's leadership has resulted in significant cuts to federal employment and budgets.

Questions remain about Musk's official role amid controversies regarding his access to government records.

Retirement

fromDefector

An Interview With A Fired USFWS Biologist | Defector

Mass firings of federal employees, including Kaesee Bourne, raise concerns about job stability and employee morale under the current administration.

Government jobs slashed by 23K under Trump, Elon Musk's DOGE - the most since Reagan

Federal workforce cuts under Trump are unprecedented since Reagan, with over 260,000 jobs lost this year.

NYC politics

fromFuturism

NASA Employees Reportedly Started Booing When Elon Musk Was Mentioned at an All-Hands Meeting

NASA employees are frustrated with Elon Musk's directives regarding job accountability.

NYC startup

fromArs Technica

A DOGE recruiter is staffing a project to deploy AI agents across the US government

AI agents could potentially replace tens of thousands of federal workers, sparking debate over job security and efficiency amidst backlash.

Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job

Federal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.

House Republican Says 77 Million Americans Voted for Trump And Yes, Elon Musk'

Voters for Trump also backed Musk, emphasizing their influence in the election.

Musk's leadership has resulted in significant cuts to federal employment and budgets.

Questions remain about Musk's official role amid controversies regarding his access to government records.

Retirement

fromDefector

An Interview With A Fired USFWS Biologist | Defector

Mass firings of federal employees, including Kaesee Bourne, raise concerns about job stability and employee morale under the current administration.

Government jobs slashed by 23K under Trump, Elon Musk's DOGE - the most since Reagan

Federal workforce cuts under Trump are unprecedented since Reagan, with over 260,000 jobs lost this year.

NYC politics

fromFuturism

NASA Employees Reportedly Started Booing When Elon Musk Was Mentioned at an All-Hands Meeting

NASA employees are frustrated with Elon Musk's directives regarding job accountability.

NYC startup

fromArs Technica

more#government-efficiency

A DOGE recruiter is staffing a project to deploy AI agents across the US government

AI agents could potentially replace tens of thousands of federal workers, sparking debate over job security and efficiency amidst backlash.

Opinion | D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company Town

The D.C. job market faces dramatic layoffs as federal employment is threatened, impacting local economy significantly.

US politics

I'm a CEO helping federal workers with their resumes. They're panicked and bewildered.

Miscellaneous

Federal lawyers face a very different job market

Opinion | D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company Town

The D.C. job market faces dramatic layoffs as federal employment is threatened, impacting local economy significantly.

US politics

I'm a CEO helping federal workers with their resumes. They're panicked and bewildered.

Miscellaneous

Federal lawyers face a very different job market

Judge temporarily halts Trump admin's federal worker mass firings, finds action likely illegal

A federal court ruled against the OPM's authority to direct federal employee terminations, reinforcing agency autonomy in employment decisions.

3 weeks ago

US politics

Portal of federal employment metrics to get a facelift, OPM announces

Law

Judge temporarily halts Trump admin's federal worker mass firings, finds action likely illegal

A federal court ruled against the OPM's authority to direct federal employee terminations, reinforcing agency autonomy in employment decisions.

3 weeks ago

US politics

Portal of federal employment metrics to get a facelift, OPM announces

I'm a single mom who landed a remote federal job. My 5-day office return means paying more for day care.

The stability of a federal job is now threatened by return-to-office mandates for a single mother balancing work and childcare.

fromThe Hill

Let's end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce

Trump's executive order mandates in-person federal work, ending COVID-era remote arrangements.

Federal employment complexities complicate the transition back to office work.

fromHR Brew

How the federal government's RTO may affect corporate America

Trump's executive order mandates federal employees return to in-person work, signaling a potential shift in workplace policies across the private sector.

fromFEDweek

Retirement

Report Shows Positive Effect on Recruitment, Retention of Remote Work

Parenting

I'm a single mom who landed a remote federal job. My 5-day office return means paying more for day care.

The stability of a federal job is now threatened by return-to-office mandates for a single mother balancing work and childcare.

fromThe Hill

Let's end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce

Trump's executive order mandates in-person federal work, ending COVID-era remote arrangements.

Federal employment complexities complicate the transition back to office work.

fromHR Brew

How the federal government's RTO may affect corporate America

Trump's executive order mandates federal employees return to in-person work, signaling a potential shift in workplace policies across the private sector.

fromFEDweek

Retirement

Report Shows Positive Effect on Recruitment, Retention of Remote Work

She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line

Federal employees often remain in their jobs for decades largely due to retirement benefits, which Congress aims to reduce.

#trump-administration

Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstated

A judge ordered the reinstatement of probational federal employees fired under the Trump administration, citing procedural misconduct and misleading performance claims.

Social justice

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.

Right-wing politics

Why the Legal Theory Behind Trump's Assault on Government Is So Dangerous

Trump's administration has significantly targeted federal employees, shaking the foundations of agency independence and civil service protections.

fromwww.bbc.com

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.

fromIntelligencer

The Other Government Shutdown Happening This Week

The Trump administration is implementing significant layoffs in federal agencies, leading to potential job losses for up to 700,000 employees.

Jobs Report Is Steady, but Impact of Federal Cutbacks and Tariffs Looms

Job growth continues with 151,000 additions in February, but federal layoffs and tariff uncertainties may impact future employment statistics.

Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstated

A judge ordered the reinstatement of probational federal employees fired under the Trump administration, citing procedural misconduct and misleading performance claims.

Social justice

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.

Right-wing politics

Why the Legal Theory Behind Trump's Assault on Government Is So Dangerous

Trump's administration has significantly targeted federal employees, shaking the foundations of agency independence and civil service protections.

fromwww.bbc.com

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.

fromIntelligencer

The Other Government Shutdown Happening This Week

The Trump administration is implementing significant layoffs in federal agencies, leading to potential job losses for up to 700,000 employees.

more#trump-administration

Jobs Report Is Steady, but Impact of Federal Cutbacks and Tariffs Looms

Job growth continues with 151,000 additions in February, but federal layoffs and tariff uncertainties may impact future employment statistics.

She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving on

Bri McNulty's abrupt layoff and rehiring by the CDC highlights the unpredictability associated with federal employment during downsizing efforts.

Healthcare

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.

Tech industry

Joann, Rite Aid, JCPenney, and other store closings contributed to a 274% surge in retail layoffs in 2025

Tech industry

Job openings ticked up more than anticipated in April, as layoffs also rose

fromTheregister

Tech industry

CISA fires then rehires security crew, and puts them on hold

NYC politics

fromwww.npr.org

She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving on

Bri McNulty's abrupt layoff and rehiring by the CDC highlights the unpredictability associated with federal employment during downsizing efforts.

Healthcare

HHS starts parting with 10,000 workers as RFK Jr.'s overhaul plans come together

The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant layoffs as part of a major restructuring plan.

Tech industry

Joann, Rite Aid, JCPenney, and other store closings contributed to a 274% surge in retail layoffs in 2025

Tech industry

Job openings ticked up more than anticipated in April, as layoffs also rose

fromTheregister

Tech industry

CISA fires then rehires security crew, and puts them on hold

more#layoffs

fromThe Washington Post

A small Montana town has thrived on federal jobs. Now come Trump's cuts.

Robin Pruitt, the city council president, emphasized the critical role that researchers and federal employees play in the local economy and community engagement, stating, "They are participating in the local economy. They're volunteers for our nonprofits, for our schools. They're very engaged citizens."

US news

fromThe New Yorker

Turbulence at the Airport

The T.S.A. plays a crucial yet underappreciated role in airport security, often criticized despite its successful interventions.

#employee-rights

fromHigh Country News

Judge rules federal job cuts 'unlawful' - High Country News

Federal agencies illegally fired thousands of employees, leading to a court ruling reinstating them, highlighting unfair termination practices.

fromwww.npr.org

Healthcare

Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

fromHigh Country News

Judge rules federal job cuts 'unlawful' - High Country News

Federal agencies illegally fired thousands of employees, leading to a court ruling reinstating them, highlighting unfair termination practices.

fromwww.npr.org

Healthcare

Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

more#employee-rights

OPM proposes rule to formally revive Schedule F

The proposed regulations would revive Schedule F, allowing 50,000 federal workers to be stripped of civil service protections, making them at-will employees.

SF politics

#career-transition

SF politics

I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.

SF politics

I took the federal buyout and will still collect my 6-figure salary through September. As I entered my last week of work, I felt thankful.

SF politics

I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.

SF politics

I took the federal buyout and will still collect my 6-figure salary through September. As I entered my last week of work, I felt thankful.

more#career-transition

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Mass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.

Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.

from24/7 Wall St.

Federal Job Cuts Won't Change Unemployment

Federal job cuts minimally affect unemployment rates; however, tariffs could lead to significant job losses.

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Mass layoffs in the federal government could disrupt the calm labor market and challenge job seekers' prospects.

Current unemployment is low, but layoffs could make finding work difficult for affected federal employees.

from24/7 Wall St.

Federal Job Cuts Won't Change Unemployment

Federal job cuts minimally affect unemployment rates; however, tariffs could lead to significant job losses.

The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down

Job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.2%, highlighting growing economic concerns.

Rural California Relies on the Trump Administration for Jobs. Now They're Bracing for Cuts | KQED

The dependency on federal employment in small forest towns creates significant community impacts.

Diverging views exist within Siskiyou County regarding federal land management and economic priorities.

Black Americans describe how being a federal worker was their path to the middle class - and the heartbreak of losing it

The recent job cuts at the IRS have disproportionately affected Black workers, undermining their stability and opportunity for growth.

SF politics

Federal judge orders agencies to bring back fired probationary workers

Retirement

Black Americans describe how being a federal worker was their path to the middle class - and the heartbreak of losing it

The recent job cuts at the IRS have disproportionately affected Black workers, undermining their stability and opportunity for growth.

SF politics

Federal judge orders agencies to bring back fired probationary workers

US news

Fired CDC Scientists Are Reinstated for Now

Privacy professionals

Reinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in Limbo'

US news

Fired CDC Scientists Are Reinstated for Now

Privacy professionals

Reinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in Limbo'

DC-area homes are flooding the market with a surge in listings amid federal layoffs

The DC metro area is experiencing a significant increase in homes for sale, outpacing national trends.

fromLos Angeles Times

Contributor: Elon Musk's layoffs would undermine wildfire protection. It's part of a bigger plan

The U.S. Forest Service has fired approximately 10% of its workforce, impacting fire safety and public land services.

The firings are under investigation for legality and pose risks to rural communities.

NYC launches "you're hired" drive, joining other states in targeting fired federal workers

New York State has launched a job portal for displaced federal workers, promoting various public service job opportunities.

fromAdvocate.com

This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication

Nathan Barrera-Bunch was terminated from the VA unexpectedly and without explanation, reflecting broader firings within the Trump administration's federal workforce.

The lack of performance reviews raises questions about accountability and communication in federal employee terminations.

NYC startup

NYC launches "you're hired" drive, joining other states in targeting fired federal workers

New York State has launched a job portal for displaced federal workers, promoting various public service job opportunities.

fromAdvocate.com

This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication

Nathan Barrera-Bunch was terminated from the VA unexpectedly and without explanation, reflecting broader firings within the Trump administration's federal workforce.

The lack of performance reviews raises questions about accountability and communication in federal employee terminations.

Ex-NSA cyber chief warns of 'devastating impact' of potential DOGE-inspired firings

Probationary federal employee layoffs threaten U.S. cybersecurity, according to NSA's former cybersecurity director.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have 'devastating impact' on cyber and national security | TechCrunch

Cuts to federal probationary employees threaten U.S. cybersecurity and national security by eliminating vital talent resources.

Women in technology

Energy CIO departs after short tenure

Tech industry

fromBreaking Defense

Ex-NSA cyber chief warns of 'devastating impact' of potential DOGE-inspired firings

Probationary federal employee layoffs threaten U.S. cybersecurity, according to NSA's former cybersecurity director.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have 'devastating impact' on cyber and national security | TechCrunch

Cuts to federal probationary employees threaten U.S. cybersecurity and national security by eliminating vital talent resources.

Women in technology

Energy CIO departs after short tenure

Not Like Us (Federal Employee Version)

Federal employees are secure in their jobs and benefits, despite public sentiments against them.

#government-layoffs

fromenglish.elpais.com

Government employees fired by Musk speak: I feel betrayed by my country'

Federal employee layoffs highlight the fragility of workers' rights under new administration policies.

US politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares, Federal Employees Do Not Deserve Their Paychecks'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims federal workers do not deserve paychecks, criticizing their impact on taxpayer dollars and bolstering calls for mass layoffs.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Government employees fired by Musk speak: I feel betrayed by my country'

Federal employee layoffs highlight the fragility of workers' rights under new administration policies.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares, Federal Employees Do Not Deserve Their Paychecks'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims federal workers do not deserve paychecks, criticizing their impact on taxpayer dollars and bolstering calls for mass layoffs.

more#government-layoffs

fromTravel + Leisure

Your National Park Visit Could Be Different This Summer Following NPS Layoffs-What to Know

NPS faces significant staff reductions impacting park operations and visitor experience.

Media industry

fromPoynter

Headlines about actor Michelle Trachtenberg's death provide a window into journalism - Poynter

Headline choices reflect both recognition and algorithm-driven priorities in journalism.

Balancing reporting on government job losses requires sensitivity toward affected individuals.

Career

I'm a Workplace Expert. I Have Some Advice for Fired Federal Workers.

Transitioning federal workers face new challenges entering the private job market after mass layoffs.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd

Trump's administration is focused on dramatically reducing federal employment and reshaping government.

The president believes he will create a lasting Republican political majority.

Trump emphasized stronger immigration policies alongside the push for federal firings.

Agriculture

fromWIRED