The layoff situation surrounding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has escalated due to errors in the termination notices.
Mass Terminations at USAID
USAID sent termination notices to approximately 3,500 employees after an appeals court lifted a temporary ban on its dismantlement.
Inaccuracies in Notices
The notices contained numerous errors, including incorrect employment start dates, affecting severance pay and pensions. For example, one employee reported that their total federal service was listed as three years shorter than it actually is, and a revised letter incorrectly shortened it by six more years.
Reactions and the Future of USAID
The situation forced USAID's human resources department, previously placed on administrative leave, to return to work to correct the mistakes. It is anticipated that all 10,000 locally hired foreign nationals working for USAID will lose their jobs in August.
The inaccuracies in the termination notices have caused concern and uncertainty among employees, highlighting the complexities involved in the agency's dismantlement process.
