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The impending layoffs were confirmed through various sources, revealing that the IRS is likely to dismiss many of its probationary employees. These workers, roughly 16,000 in total, lack the full job protections afforded to longer-serving employees. Such individuals are typically newer to their positions and find themselves vulnerable during times of budgetary constraints. The decision to target these probationary workers aligns with an overarching plan orchestrated by the Office of Personnel Management to streamline federal employment across the board.