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Is the Trump administration's buyout offer to federal employees legal?

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Federal workers face a Monday deadline to decide whether to accept the Trump administration's unprecedented buyout offer.

More than 60,000 employees have already agreed to resign as part of President Donald Trump ’s effort to rapidly reduce the government workforce.

A federal judge in Boston is expected to hear arguments over the merits of the “deferred resignation” program.

Judge George O’Toole Jr. paused the program pending a hearing on Monday to weigh arguments.

“It’s a scam and not a buyout,” said the American Federation of Government Employees president.

Legal experts say it will be an uphill battle for employees who may have buyer's remorse.

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