OPM Says Federal Agencies Can Proceed with RIFs During a Government Shutdown
New OPM guidance confirms that agencies are authorized to run RIFs during government shutdowns.
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White House Prepares RIF Plans as Shutdown Standoff Deepens
Federal employees may face RIFs as part of the White House’s government shutdown strategy.
How the Supreme Court Decision on Workforce Cuts Could Impact Federal Employees
What are the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision for federal employees?
What Federal Employees Need to Know About RIFs and Early Retirement
Federal employees who are facing RIFs and early retirements need to know their rights, options, and benefits before making decisions.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow it to Move Forward With Federal Workforce Cuts
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to move forward with its plans to lay off thousands of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies while a legal battle over the president’s plans to drastically cut the size of the government moves forward.
Why Be a Federal Employee? Is It Still a Good Choice?
The author considers the question as to whether or not federal employment is still a good option despite recent policy changes.
Federal Employees Are a Pot of Gold
The author says that the current political situation has led to federal employees being treated like a commodity.
New Buyout Offers on the Table for Federal Employees
Some agencies have made new buyout offers to their employees to voluntarily reduce the size of their workforces before widespread RIFs begin.
RIFs Are Coming: What Federal Employees Need to Know About the Upcoming Workforce Optimization Initiative
The Trump administration is directing agencies to plan for large scale reorganizations and RIFs. Details of the plans have emerged.
Workforce Optimization: Where Does it Stand and Where Is it Going?
Workforce optimization is creating “shock and anger” for federal employees. Agencies that grew the most under the Biden administration will be closely scrutinized.
