Regulation carves an administrative path for agencies to offer paid leave in exchange for their voluntary separation. The deferred resignation program (DRP) that was kicked off in January 2025 with the “fork-in-road” offers resulted in around 140,000 people exiting...
The past year has brought major changes across the federal workforce. Learn how the recent downsizing of federal agencies has impacted the retirement process and employee morale. Many employees have faced difficult decisions about whether to stay in government...
Understanding Congress’s 2025 Proposals Congress has passed a budget resolution directing the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to cut $50 billion in mandatory spending. Then, on April 30, 2025, the committee advanced a legislative package...
STEP 1: Determine Your Retirement Eligibility What is your Current Age and how many Years of Creditable Federal Service? (Check your Service Computation Date or SCD on your Earnings & Leave Statement) Start at the top of “Requirements” and find your...
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In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reduction in force (RIF) actions. When an agency must abolish positions, the RIF regulations determine whether an employee keeps their present position or whether the employee has a right to a different position. Being...
