Judge Extends Pause on Trump Administration's Federal Worker Resignation Program

The controversial 'Fork in the Road' offer, aimed at reducing the federal workforce, faces legal challenges from unions over its legality and impact.

U.S. District Judge George O'Toole extended the pause on the Trump administration's federal worker resignation program during a Monday hearing in Boston.
The program, known as 'Fork in the Road,' offered federal employees pay and benefits through September if they resigned by a set deadline, which has now been delayed again.
Unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees, argue the program is unlawful, citing concerns over its legal basis and potential coercion of employees.
Approximately 65,000 federal workers, or 3% of the workforce, have reportedly accepted the resignation offer so far, despite widespread skepticism and uncertainty.
The case could potentially reach the Supreme Court, as legal experts emphasize the program's significant implications for federal staffing and governance.