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Getting paid not to work: Federal probationary workers put on paid leave

The article from MSN discusses a situation where federal probationary workers, who were previously terminated, are being reinstated but placed on paid administrative leave. This unusual practice stems from a backlog in processing security clearances, which has led to the termination of many employees before their clearances could be completed. Due to legal challenges and union advocacy, these workers are being brought back into the fold, but instead of working, they are paid to stay home. This has resulted in significant costs to taxpayers, with some employees receiving full pay and benefits without performing any work. The issue highlights inefficiencies in the federal hiring and clearance process, raising concerns about government spending and operational effectiveness.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/getting-paid-not-to-work-federal-probationary-workers-are-being-reinstated-but-put-on-paid-leave/ar-AA1B7uA8 ]