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The Ozempic Shortage Is Over

Here are all the federal agencies where workers are being fired


Published on 2025-02-22 02:42:11 - ABC
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  • In the weeks since President Donald Trump has assumed office, more than 200,000 federal workers at a number of agencies have had their roles slashed.

The article from ABC News discusses a new policy by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that allows federal agencies to fire, suspend, or demote employees based on performance issues without the previous requirement of a 30-day advance notice. This change, effective immediately, aims to streamline the process of addressing poor performance among federal workers. The policy was introduced to help agencies manage their workforce more effectively by removing underperforming employees more quickly. Critics argue that this could lead to unfair dismissals, while supporters believe it will enhance government efficiency. The OPM has stated that this rule does not eliminate due process but modifies the procedural steps involved in performance-based actions.

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