Threat of Federal Employee Layoffs Growing as Government Shutdown Drags On
The White House said that federal employee layoffs are still on the table and increasingly likely as the government shutdown enters its second week.
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Shutdown Fallout: The Looming Threat of Mass Federal Employee Layoffs
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees face furloughs daily amid the shutdown, with potential RIFs as agencies adjust to funding lapses and budget priorities.
“Shutdowns Are Stupid”: Can This Bill Finally End Them?
Legislation has again been introduced to prevent government shutdowns by means of automatic continuing resolutions.
White House Prepares RIF Plans as Shutdown Standoff Deepens
Federal employees may face RIFs as part of the White House’s government shutdown strategy.
Government Shutdown Approaches as Senate Democrats Block GOP Spending Bill
Partisan gridlock over topics like healthcare and security funding puts the U.S. on track for a partial government shutdown starting Oct. 1, 2025.
DECLINE and Conquer: One Senator’s Effort to Control Charge Card Abuse
New legislation requires a formal process to ensure charge cards are deactivated when federal employees separate from government service.
Trump’s Return to Office Policy and the Decline of Telework Among Federal Employees
New data from Gallup show that the return to office requirement for federal employees is having the desired effect on telework.
Federal Employees at Center of Trump’s D.C. Crime Emergency Orders
President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing threats to federal employees among the problems stemming from violence there.
The IRS Is Targeting Federal Workers Over Unpaid Taxes — Here’s What You Need to Know
The IRS has stepped up enforcement efforts against federal employees with unpaid taxes.
New Legislation Addresses Air Traffic Controller Shortage
New legislation intends to ease air traffic controller shortages by removing retirement age caps, thereby retaining experienced controllers longer.
