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by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist March 24, 2025 Reductions in force (RIFs) have been very much in the news recently. A RIF is government-speak for a layoff (that is, you were terminated through no fault of your own), and the rules surrounding RIFs are complicated. Here are links to podcasts about RIFs. These links are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Chris Kowalik of ProFeds ​Starting on March 12, 2025, Chris Kowalik recorded 22 short podcasts about various aspects of RIFs: — Part 1: Introducing the RIF Training Series — Part 2: Lessons Learned from Deferred Resignation Offer — Part 3: Am I at Risk of Being RIFed? — Part 4: 12 Things Every Federal Employee Should Do NOW — Part 5: Comparing “Reduction-in-Force,” “Early Outs,” and “Discontinued Service Retirements” (RIF vs. VERA vs. DSR) — Part 6: Comparing a “Reduction-in-Force” and the “Deferred Resignation” — Part 7: Will I Lose My Pension if I’m RIFed? — Part 8: What if I am Already Eligible to Retire? — Part 9: What if I Don’t Qualify for an “Early Out (VERA)” or “Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR)”? — Part 10: What if I Have Less than 5 Years of Federal Service — Part 11: Can I Volunteer for a RIF? — Part 12: Is it Better to Quit Before I’m RIFed? — Part 13: Will I Get Severance Pay and How is it Calculated? — Part 14: Are Cash Payments (VSIPs) Being Offered? — Part 15: Can I File for Unemployment? — Part 16: Will I Lose My Annual Leave and Sick Leave? — Part 17: What Happens if I Want to Return to Federal Service Later? == Part 18: Will I Get a Different Pension Calculation (and When)? == Part 19: Will I Still Get the FERS Supplement (and When)? — Part 20: Will I Get to Keep My Government Insurance (FEHB, FEGLI, FLTCIP & FEDVIP)? — Part 21: What Should I Know if I’m a Military Veteran? — Part 22: How Can I Access My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? You can find the podcasts at https://fedimpact.com/podcasts/ Learn more about Chris at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskowalik/ Kyle Ingram, attorney Kyle Ingram has recorded two podcasts: Feb. 22. Federal RIF Survival: Tenure Groups, Bumping & Retreat Rights Feb. 18: 2025 DOGE RIFs: Legal Strategies Every Federal Employee Should Know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sOEB2Jz3JA ​Other information on RIFs is available on K​yle’s website. https://kingramlaw.com/

by Alison Green on February 10, 2025 I was interviewed by NPR’s Weekend Edition yesterday about the Trump administration’s attack on federal workers. read more…..

by Alison Green on February 5, 2025 Just sharing this tweet from Washington Post reporter Jeff Stein about Elon Musk’s “deferred resignation” offer for federal government workers. (Don’t take it! It’s still a trap.) read more……

by Alison Green on January 29, 2025 I am being inundated with letters from federal employees and others affected by the new administration’s changes in the last week — which have included ending investigations and enforcement related to discrimination in the workplace (*see note below); illegally firing 17 inspectors general; laying off employees working on accessibility, equity, and diversity; freezing or cancelling funding for scientific research; halting all federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs (although a judge temporarily blocked that yesterday); ordering the impoundment of funds already appropriated by Congress; halting all meetings, travel, and communications from many agencies; directing federal workers to report on each other and threatening those who don’t; ending telework; and many other actions intended to dismantle the federal workforce. read more……

Fired federal workers have to contend with a very unique situation. Here’s what they can expect now. https://slate.com/life/2025/02/fired-layoffs-elon-musk-trump-doge-federal-workers-employees.html

by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist Updated list The following videos are provided by Partnership for Public Service Feb. 12 How might my public sector skills translate into the private sector? Translating your public sector skills for the private sector and building a private sector resume https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53jPAYLHo-kFeb 12How might my benefits be affected? Examining the impact of the recent executive orders on federal employee benefitshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rlYDVU13lcFeb. 10  What are my whistleblower rights? Learn about whistleblower and anti-retaliation laws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu2tAVGpWws

by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist Last updated 02.26.25 Are you a federal worker?  Are you worried about your job? You may not be able to determine whether your job is safe, but you can take steps now to protect yourself if you leave your job (your choice) or your job leaves you (not your choice), especially on short notice. Harvest key personnel documents Once you leave federal employment, you will lose access to your government computer and to key personnel documents, like performance appraisals, commendations, etc. You should save all such documents to non-government storage. It was suggested that you encrypt your personnel records before sending them to your personal email address to avoid any issues with failing to follow procedures regarding personally identifiable information (PII).. Harvest co-workers’ contact information Once you leave federal employment, your .gov, .mil, or similar email address won’t work anymore. Therefore, you should exchange non-governmental email addresses and phone numbers with any colleagues you would like to be able to contact. Start packing According to media reports, some discharged feds have been given as little as 15 minutes to collect their personal belongings and vacate. It would make sense to inventory what you want to save and maybe start moving some/all of those items to your residence. If you have comments/questions/suggestions, please email KMJobAssist@gmail.com

by Edward A. Zurndorfer, February 20, 2025

by Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 02.17.25 Click here to read the article