PTSD-Like Struggles Hit Federal Probationary Workers After Unlawful Firings
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A survey of more than 300 fired federal probationary workers finds 95% report ongoing mental health effects, with about half showing PTSD-like symptoms and many taking new medications. Respondents across 43 states and 12 agencies describe instability, job loss, and lower pay in new roles. A federal judge ruled the terminations unlawful but did not require reinstatement, and related court cases continue as the government faces accountability for the firings and the loss of scientific expertise.
Topics:nation#civil-service#federal-workforce#politics#probationary-firings#ptsd#unlawful-terminations
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