OPM Confirms Federal Employee RIFs Can Proceed Amidst Looming Government Shutdown
OPM Confirms Federal Employee RIFs Can Proceed Amidst Looming Government Shutdown The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued new guidance clarifying that federal agencies are permitted to continue with Reduction in Force (RIF) activities even during a government shutdown. This directive comes as a potential government shutdown looms, or has just commenced, creating significant uncertainty for thousands of federal employees. According to the latest OPM guidance, agencies can ensure that personnel involved in RIF processes continue their duties without…