Tag: back pay
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Federal RIFs Begin as OMB Confirms Substantial Layoffs
OMB Signals Substantial Federal RIFs During Shutdown The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has signaled that reductions in force (RIFs) are underway across federal agencies as the federal government operates under a funding lapse. In a period when shutdowns typically pause most personnel moves, officials say these layoff notices are part of a broader…
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OMB Confirms Substantial Federal Employee Reductions Amid Shutdown
Background: a shutdown shifts the usual dynamics of federal staffing The federal government is navigating a rare terrain where a funding lapse coincides with active workforce reductions. Traditionally, shutdowns result in furloughs or continued work with back pay once funding resumes. This time, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has circulated a memo suggesting…