OPM Proposes Moving RIF Appeal Rights From MSPB to OPM for Certain Furloughs, Demotions, and Separations

OPM issued a proposed rule to revise regulations for appeals of reduction-in-force (RIF) actions. The proposal would shift appeal rights for employees furloughed more than 30 days, separated, or demoted due to a RIF from the Merit Systems Protection Board to OPM, aiming to streamline the process and reduce agency costs.