Federal Workers Fight for Reinstatement After Shutdown Layoffs

Thirty-five former General Services Administration employees are challenging the Trump administration's refusal to reinstate them following the recent historic government shutdown. Despite a federal spending law explicitly nullifying any layoffs initiated or executed during the shutdown period starting October 1, the administration excluded workers who received layoff notices before the shutdown began. With support from Senator Tim Kaine and legal experts, these workers seek reinstatement and back pay, underscoring a legal clash over the administration’s interpretation of federal labor protections. This ongoing dispute shines a spotlight on federal workforce policies amid political tensions.