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Interior Chief: No RIFs Planned, Emphasizes Buyouts and Front‑Line Park Staffing
politics1 month ago

Interior Chief: No RIFs Planned, Emphasizes Buyouts and Front‑Line Park Staffing

Interior Secretary Burgum told the House Appropriations Committee there are no plans for workforce reductions (RIFs) at the Interior Department after last fall signaled a plan to cut more than 2,000 jobs; a buyout/early retirement program has been completed and many RIF notices have been rescinded. Congress imposed guardrails in FY2026 to protect National Park Service staffing, noting parks’ popularity, while Burgum said the focus should be on filling public-facing park roles. The department is consolidating operations and moving wildland firefighting programs toward a broader consolidation with USDA’s Forest Service, with the FY2027 budget reflecting these reassignments; some NPS staff were remote and not park-facing, and transfers are within the budget rather than new cuts. This is a developing story.

via Federal News Network|
#buyout#interior-department#national-park-service
OPM pushes merit-first layoffs in federal workforce
government2 months ago

OPM pushes merit-first layoffs in federal workforce

OPM proposes changing federal RIF rules to prioritize performance over tenure, creating a 'retention register' that rewards high performers (and adds veterans’ preference points) while tie-breaks favor longer service; temporary and time-limited staff would be exempt from RIFs. If finalized, the shakeup would streamline layoffs but critics say it risks arbitrary, politically motivated firings and further politicizing the civil service as the administration pushes broader personnel changes.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-workforce#government#opm
White House Initiates Federal Worker Layoffs Amid Shutdown Deadlock
politics7 months ago

White House Initiates Federal Worker Layoffs Amid Shutdown Deadlock

The Trump administration has initiated substantial layoffs of federal workers amid the government shutdown, with notices being sent out to affected employees, particularly in the Department of Health and Human Services, although details on the total number and specific agencies involved remain unclear. The move has faced legal challenges and criticism from unions, with concerns about the legality and necessity of these layoffs during a shutdown.

via NPR|
#federal-employees#federal-layoffs#government-shutdown
Federal Workers Brace for Shutdown Impact and Uncertainty
politics7 months ago

Federal Workers Brace for Shutdown Impact and Uncertainty

House Democrats are investigating the Trump administration's plans for federal employee layoffs during the partial government shutdown, arguing that conducting reductions in force (RIF) during a shutdown violates federal laws such as the Antideficiency Act and the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, and raising concerns about legality and transparency in agency actions.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-employees#government-shutdown#law
Unions sue Trump over illegal federal worker firings during shutdown
government8 months ago

Unions sue Trump over illegal federal worker firings during shutdown

Federal employee unions are suing the Trump administration over plans to conduct layoffs during a government shutdown, arguing that such reductions in force are illegal during a lapse in appropriations and violate existing statutes. The unions contend that the guidance encouraging RIFs during shutdowns is unlawful and seek an injunction to prevent these actions, emphasizing the dedication of federal workers and the legal constraints on firing employees during funding gaps.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-employees#government#lawsuit
Federal Shutdown Could Still Lead to RIFs Despite Exemptions, OPM Warns
government8 months ago

Federal Shutdown Could Still Lead to RIFs Despite Exemptions, OPM Warns

During a government shutdown, agencies can continue work related to reductions in force (RIFs) as 'excepted activities,' allowing them to issue notices and prepare for layoffs without interruption, though impacted employees will not be paid during the shutdown but are guaranteed backpay afterward. RIFs still require a 60-day notice, and employees' employment status remains until their official separation date, even if it overlaps with a shutdown. The guidance emphasizes separate notices for RIFs and shutdown plans, and clarifies rules for furloughed employees and those on administrative leave. The administration encourages agencies to proceed with RIF plans, though many are relying on voluntary separations instead.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-employees#furloughs#government
NASA Contractor RIF Strategy Unveiled
spacenasa9 months ago

NASA Contractor RIF Strategy Unveiled

NASA is planning a reduction in force (RIF) affecting contractor employees within the Human Health and Performance Contract community, as part of broader budget realignment with the FY26 Presidential Budget Request of $18.8 billion. The layoffs are expected to begin around September 1, with some positions phased out by September 30, and are driven by project reprioritization and budget adjustments, not yet approved by Congress.

via NASA Watch|
#budget-cuts#contractor-layoffs#fy26