OPM Rule Revising Federal Reduction in Force Procedures to Take Effect September 2, 2026
A new Office of Personnel Management rule prioritizing employee performance over tenure during workforce reductions will become effective on September 2, 2026.
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Office of Personnel Management Revises Federal Reduction in Force Regulations
According to official registry records published on Monday, August 3, 2026, the Personnel Management Office has issued a rule revising reduction in force regulations, reference number 2026-15665. The rule is scheduled to take effect on September 2, 2026. Official records state that the Office of Personnel Management is revising reduction in force regulations to prioritize performance over tenure and length of service when determining employee retention. The rule modifies employee exclusions from reduction in force competition and updates regulations governing the reemployment priority list, the career transition assistance program, the interagency career transition assistance program, and transfers of function.
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