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Federal Court Reinstates $21M for Laid-Off Workers

6/9/2025

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The U.S. Department of Education is disbursing more than $21 million to employees on administrative leave following layoffs from the Trump era. A recent federal court ruling has brought these workers back, yet many grapple with guilt over receiving pay for no work, with some feeling trapped in what they call "administrative purgatory."

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Education is disbursing more than $21 million to employees on administrative leave following layoffs from the Trump era. A recent federal court ruling has brought these workers back, yet many grapple with guilt over receiving pay for no work, with some feeling trapped in what they call "administrative purgatory."