OPM Proposed RIF Rule Could Change 50 Years of Seniority Protections — What It Means for Federal Employees

A discussion of OPM’s proposed regulation on Reduction in Force (RIF) procedures that could alter long-standing seniority and retention protections used to determine who is kept or let go during downsizing. If finalized, the rule could change how agencies rank employees for retention, affecting job security during future reorganizations or budget-driven cuts.