Summary
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has ordered the USDA to reinstate nearly 6,000 fired probationary employees (new hires) for 45 days, citing likely unlawful terminations.
The Trump administration dismissed them starting February 13, claiming their employment wasn’t “in the public interest.”
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel argues the mass firings violated federal workforce laws.
This is the first major case reversing Trump’s federal downsizing efforts, potentially leading to reinstatements of similar terminations across agencies.
Im curious how many will go back. I know I wpuldnt want to go back to a place where I was haphazardly fired for no reason.
If nothing else, it’s a paycheck while you find something else. The job market right now is kinda tough.
