Federal Court Orders USPS to Pay $141K for Wrongful Termination

USPS found guilty of firing Oregon probationary employee after reporting workplace injury, highlighting a pattern of retaliation.

USPS to pay $141,307 in lost wages and emotional distress damages to the wrongfully terminated Oregon worker.
Federal judge ruled the termination was retaliatory, occurring 21 days after the injury report.
US Department of Labor has filed nine similar lawsuits since 2020 against USPS in multiple states.
Investigations reveal USPS often fails to follow its own probationary policies, indicating retaliatory intent.
Three additional cases against USPS are awaiting trial for similar retaliatory actions.