I could see DoD workers suing the gov on those grounds. Private industry was suppose to inform workers 60 days prior to layoffs, but Dept of Labor inform them that it was not necessary (for political reasons) and offer to cover employer costs if they are sued by laid off workers. All major DoD companies went along fearing retribution if they followed the law. I think laid off workers of Defense contractors will sue and the case will work its way up to the Supreme Court. Issue will be can Exec branch of gov order private citizens or companies to ignore a law and force taxpayers to cover the legal liabilities if the gov is wrong??
“Issue will be can Exec branch of gov order private citizens or companies to ignore a law and force taxpayers to cover the legal liabilities if the gov is wrong??”
Answer is no, of course. So this could get interesting. The companies will be liable for the 60 days of pay, regardless of what whether they get reimbursed - no way out of it. And they deserve it.