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U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

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Department of Labor is among the agencies navigating this terrain, with policies that increasingly pull workers back to the office. According to data from the White House Office of Personnel Management, employees who work remotely frequently report higher engagement levels 77% versus 59% among primarily in-office workers.

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Expert Warns of Federal Meltdown Over New Administration’s Return-to-Office Plan

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However, critics argue that this approach would squander taxpayer money, disrupt essential government functions, and undermine the quality of public service delivery, as highlighted in a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) report. They contend that reducing headcount will eliminate inefficiencies and curb excessive regulation.

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State Department Begins 1,350 Layoffs As Trump Overhauls U.S. Diplomacy Amid Global Crises

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Former diplomats and critics say the firing of foreign service officers risks America’s ability to counter the growing assertiveness from adversaries such as China and Russia. for employees who are being laid off to turn in their badges, laptops, telephones and other property owned by the agency.

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Chaotic Government Layoffs Delaying Delivery Of Vital Unemployment Benefits

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A lawsuit filed by multiple state attorneys general asserts that the chaotic and unnotified nature of these firings has created significant strain on state unemployment systems, which are already underfunded and under resourced. As an example, Jacob Bushno, a veteran fired from his position at the U.S.

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Trump Threatens To Investigate Private Companies With DEI Programs

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Reuters first reported the coordinated action ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. federal government departments and agencies to dismantle all DEI programs, advising employees of such programs that they would be immediately placed on paid leave. Basil Smikle Jr., “What it does is opens up the door for more cronyism,” he said.

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Don’t overreach with arbitration agreements

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In March 2023, the driver filed an amended charge with the PHRC, asserting Uber’s background-check policy had a disparate impact on Black and Hispanic men. Working against Uber: A provision in the arbitration agreement stating it didn’t bar government agencies from investigating any report, claim or charge otherwise covered by the agreement.

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Judge Greenlights Class Action Suit Against Tesla Alleging Systemic Racial Discrimination

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The workers allege that the company failed to address widespread racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory, according to a report published by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and is being led by former assembly line worker Marcus Vaughn.

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