DoD’s New RIF Rules: A Big Deal or Not?
The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.
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The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would make a number of reforms to the Postal Service including changes to current and retired Postal employees’ benefits.
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