What is the difference between layoffs and what happened at the VA?

Andrew Lennox clarifies that despite the term 'layoff' being frequently used, the VA workers faced terminations, not layoffs. These employees were denied the typical protections afforded during workforce reductions in Florida due to a technicality or loophole exploited by the department. Lennox expresses concern that this precedent could lead to further exploitation of loopholes to deny more federal employees their benefits and services. He believes these terminations represent a troubling trend that could eventually impact additional government services that citizens depend on.