'Gut punch': Fired government workers told to contact dead person if they have complaints

Approximately 10,000 people were fired or laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday — and, if those affected had any discrimination complaints, they were told to contact a woman who died last year.

“If you believe this personnel action is based in whole or in part on discrimination based on your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or in retaliation for prior protected activity, you may file an EEO complaint with your designated HHS EEO representative," the email to employees said.