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Resignation offer creates confusion for federal workers

Season 2025 Episode 36 | 9m 39s

More than two million civilian federal workers across the country are facing a deadline. They can either accept an offer from the Trump administration to resign and keep pay and benefits through September, or they can pass on the offer and take a gamble that they may be laid off soon. Lisa Desjardins reports on the latest and discusses the legality of the offer with attorney Michelle Bercovici.

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