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Trump's Terms

'You can't interpret silence to be a resignation:' email stokes confusion

Feb 24, 2025
A new federal directive is causing waves among employees, demanding weekly accomplishment reports or facing dismissal. Confusion reigns as some bosses advise caution before responding, igniting debates over the legality and implications for workers' rights. Legal experts weigh in on the interpretation of this controversial mandate, questioning its impact on the federal workforce.
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  • The Trump administration's directive for federal employees to document weekly accomplishments has raised legal concerns about its compliance with collective bargaining laws.
  • Conflicting messages from agency leaders have created confusion over employees' rights, particularly regarding the interpretation of silence as resignation.

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Federally-Mandated Accountability Initiatives

Recent developments highlight the Trump administration's push for heightened accountability within federal agencies, exemplified by a directive mandating employees to outline their weekly accomplishments. This request was made under considerable pressure, with threats of job loss looming for those who did not comply. Legal concerns have arisen regarding the authority of the Office of Personnel Management to directly manage federal employees, with experts suggesting that this violates collective bargaining laws. The confusion over this directive has been exacerbated by mixed messages from various agencies on how to respond, resulting in frustration among workers.

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