The IRS reinstated probationary employees to comply with rulings from federal judges, but put them on paid leave, rather than bring them back to work.

“You are receiving this email as one of approximately 7,000 probationary employees who were separated from service and have been reinstated in compliance with recent court orders,” the email states. “At this time, while you remain on administrative leave, you will soon receive instructions for how to return on full-time duty by April 14.”

The agency recently reinstated these probationary employees to comply with rulings from federal judges, but put them on paid administrative leave, rather than bring them back to work.

The IRS says employees who choose to return to their jobs will soon be given instructions on obtaining a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, IT equipment and workspace assignments.