Some federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs

Federal union’s lawsuit against ‘deferred resignation program’ resurfaces

A federal union’s lawsuit against the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program is resurfacing. That’s after at least seven agencies have renewed their “fork in the road” offers to federal employees, ahead of reductions in force. In response, the American Federation of Government Employees has amended its initial complaint. The union argues that the deferred resignation offer is unlawful, and that the administration needs to issue regu…

Fired or frustrated federal workers may have eager employers waiting for them in Minnesota

For federal workers, the past few months have been filled with uncertainty as the Trump administration pushes ahead with efforts to reduce the size of government agencies. But whether they are forced or choose to leave, those workers may find employers eager to hire them.

U.S. Energy Department Re-Launches Voluntary Staff Exit Program

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is reinstating the so-called Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) to incentivize employees to leave voluntarily before layoffs begin as part of the Trump Administration’s push to reduce the federal workforce and bureaucracy. “This is a difficult but necessary effort to make government more efficient and accountable. In conducting any such exercise, it is important to consider how optimization initiatives could im…

The Savannah River Site's workforce could soon shrink. Here's why.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright offered deferred resignation to Energy Department employees which could reduce the number of site employees from 529 people.

U.S. Agencies Roll Out ‘Deferred Resignation’—Should Federal Workers Be Worried? – Knowhere News

At least six federal agencies are offering employees a “deferred resignation” option as part of the Trump administration’s latest effort to reduce the size of the U.S. government. On Monday night, workers at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Agriculture Department received emails outlining the program, which allows employees to resign while remaining on paid leave for several months, according to emails obtained by NB…

USDA, Energy Dept Offer Incentives for Staff to Quit, Emails Say