Wrongful Termination of Federal Workers in Lake Clark National Park

SOURCE www.npr.org
Eileen and James Kramer, who worked in Alaska's Lake Clark National Park for a decade, were suddenly fired by the Trump administration. They were wrongfully terminated despite their excellent performance. A judge ruled that the administration exceeded its authority in firing thousands of federal workers with probationary status. Legal efforts are underway to help these workers get rehired. The couple and other fired employees await clarity on potential reinstatement.

Key Points

  • Eileen and James Kramer were wrongfully terminated despite their excellent performance
  • A judge ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its authority in firing federal workers with probationary status
  • Efforts are underway to help wrongfully terminated federal workers get rehired

Pros

  • Legal efforts are being made to help wrongfully terminated federal workers
  • A judge ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its authority in firing probationary workers

Cons

  • Eileen and James Kramer, along with many others, lost their jobs due to false pretenses