Andrea Hsu

So you can imagine these numbers could climb. But that said, a lot of people seem to be wary. I met a federal employee, David Casserly, at a rally outside the Labor Department. He's worked there for three and a half years. And I asked him if he's considered resigning. And here's what he said.

So you can imagine these numbers could climb. But that said, a lot of people seem to be wary. I met a federal employee, David Casserly, at a rally outside the Labor Department. He's worked there for three and a half years. And I asked him if he's considered resigning. And here's what he said.

So you can imagine these numbers could climb. But that said, a lot of people seem to be wary. I met a federal employee, David Casserly, at a rally outside the Labor Department. He's worked there for three and a half years. And I asked him if he's considered resigning. And here's what he said.

And I've also heard that people who have been fully remote and can't or don't want to comply with Trump's demand that all federal workers return to the office full time, that they are also considering taking this deal.

And I've also heard that people who have been fully remote and can't or don't want to comply with Trump's demand that all federal workers return to the office full time, that they are also considering taking this deal.

And I've also heard that people who have been fully remote and can't or don't want to comply with Trump's demand that all federal workers return to the office full time, that they are also considering taking this deal.

Well, it's really hard to answer that with any precision because so many different versions of the deal have been sent out since last week. So the first email that went out nine days ago only said that people who agree to resign now don't have to comply with the return to office orders. Many people took that to mean they'd still have to work, but they could work from home.

Well, it's really hard to answer that with any precision because so many different versions of the deal have been sent out since last week. So the first email that went out nine days ago only said that people who agree to resign now don't have to comply with the return to office orders. Many people took that to mean they'd still have to work, but they could work from home.

Well, it's really hard to answer that with any precision because so many different versions of the deal have been sent out since last week. So the first email that went out nine days ago only said that people who agree to resign now don't have to comply with the return to office orders. Many people took that to mean they'd still have to work, but they could work from home.

But then soon after, the Office of Personnel Management put out an FAQ that said, no, no, you're not expected to work at all and you'll still get paid. And then this week, agencies sent out these sample contract agreements that changed the script again and said, actually, you do have to work through the end of February.

But then soon after, the Office of Personnel Management put out an FAQ that said, no, no, you're not expected to work at all and you'll still get paid. And then this week, agencies sent out these sample contract agreements that changed the script again and said, actually, you do have to work through the end of February.

But then soon after, the Office of Personnel Management put out an FAQ that said, no, no, you're not expected to work at all and you'll still get paid. And then this week, agencies sent out these sample contract agreements that changed the script again and said, actually, you do have to work through the end of February.

And A, you know, these sample agreements also had a lot of legalese that said things like, by accepting the seal, you're waiving your right to any action against the government if things don't go how you expected.

And A, you know, these sample agreements also had a lot of legalese that said things like, by accepting the seal, you're waiving your right to any action against the government if things don't go how you expected.

And A, you know, these sample agreements also had a lot of legalese that said things like, by accepting the seal, you're waiving your right to any action against the government if things don't go how you expected.

Well, as mentioned, several unions that represent federal employees have sued, saying the offer isn't legal. They've asked a federal court in Boston to halt this whole thing until the government comes up with a policy that is lawful. And there's a hearing today at 1, so we'll know more later today.

Well, as mentioned, several unions that represent federal employees have sued, saying the offer isn't legal. They've asked a federal court in Boston to halt this whole thing until the government comes up with a policy that is lawful. And there's a hearing today at 1, so we'll know more later today.

Well, as mentioned, several unions that represent federal employees have sued, saying the offer isn't legal. They've asked a federal court in Boston to halt this whole thing until the government comes up with a policy that is lawful. And there's a hearing today at 1, so we'll know more later today.

One thing that the unions have pointed out is that federal agencies are only funded through March 14th, and there's a law that says agencies can't obligate funds that Congress hasn't yet approved. So unions and attorneys have been warning those who take the offer that there's no guarantee that they'll get the money that's been promised.

One thing that the unions have pointed out is that federal agencies are only funded through March 14th, and there's a law that says agencies can't obligate funds that Congress hasn't yet approved. So unions and attorneys have been warning those who take the offer that there's no guarantee that they'll get the money that's been promised.