Federal Workforce Faces Turmoil Under Musk's Efficiency Mandate

Elon Musk's directives and Trump's workforce cuts have led to confusion, legal challenges, and disruptions across federal agencies.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has implemented controversial measures, including mass layoffs and 'deferred resignation' buyouts, affecting over 200,000 federal employees.
Federal workers report widespread confusion and inefficiency due to conflicting directives, unclear guidance, and Musk's ultimatum requiring weekly task reports under threat of termination.
Unions and legal experts argue the layoffs violate federal labor laws, with courts temporarily halting some firings and reinstating select employees pending further investigation.
The Trump administration's Schedule F initiative reclassifies federal workers to at-will status, stripping job protections and enabling broader workforce reductions.
The disruptions have impacted critical government functions, with employees citing reduced productivity and delays in services such as veteran care and disability claims processing.