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Lawsuit: DOGE, HHS used “hopelessly error-ridden” data to fire 10,000 workers
"Instead of taking steps to verify the contents of the records and correct the systemic inaccuracies, the agencies promptly ...
Fired HHS employees allege terminations were based on ‘error-ridden’ personnel records
Agency personnel files listed incorrect performance ratings that were used to determine which employees would be laid off, ...
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Fired federal workers say HHS, DOGE violated federal privacy law, mishandled personnel records
A new class-action lawsuit asserts the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Government ...
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HHS relied on ‘error-ridden’ data to cut 10,000 jobs, former staff allege in lawsuit
Former HHS staff say their RIF notices had lower performance ratings than what they actually received, or incorrectly listed ...
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Fired HHS Staff Sue RFK Jr., Musk, Claiming Terminations Were Based on ‘Error-Ridden’ Information
The lawsuit alleges that HHS leadership knew the records they used to guide their layoff decisions were inaccurate and ...
RFK Jr., Musk Accused of Using Faulty Data in Firing HHS Workers
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk are facing a lawsuit alleging they relied on faulty data in firing 10 ...
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HHS staffers sue over ‘hopelessly error-ridden’ layoffs
Most of the 10,000 HHS employees let go this spring could qualify for the class, according to lawyers. It’s the latest in a ...
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BayCare, HHS reach settlement over alleged HIPAA violations
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has agreed to pay $800,000 to HHS’ Office for Civil Rights and implement a corrective action plan as part of a settlement concerning alleged HIPAA ...