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Fired by Elon Musk's DOGE, then reinstated by a judge, thousands of federal workers are living in limbo


Published on 2025-03-22 06:41:06 - Fortune
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  • He had been worried for weeks that his job would be cut as part of the next round of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the federal workforce. The worker, who prefers to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, was constantly searching for updates on a Reddit forum for federal workers, and glued to a group chat with his coworkers.

The article discusses the plight of thousands of federal contract workers who were abruptly fired by Elon Musk's company, Twitter, now known as X Corp, after he took over in late 2022. These workers, including janitors, security guards, and cafeteria staff, were dismissed without notice, severance, or the legally required 60-day notice under the WARN Act. A judge later ordered their reinstatement, but many have not returned to work due to ongoing legal battles and the company's appeal against the ruling. This situation has left these workers in limbo, facing financial hardship and uncertainty about their employment status. The case highlights broader issues of labor rights, corporate accountability, and the impact of sudden corporate restructuring on low-wage workers.

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