‘A fresh start:’ NOAA reinstates some probationary employees it already fired twice

‘A fresh start:’ NOAA reinstates some probationary employees it already fired twice

A group of fired National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees is getting their jobs back — for the second time — and will receive nine months of back pay. Last month, NOAA sent an email to several fired employees, informing them that their April 2025 termination is being rescinded and they have the option to return to their jobs. “As we discussed, NOAA is committed to a fresh start and we are eager to have you back on the team,” acc…