The Trump administration is preparing for significant layoffs within the federal workforce, with employees facing the risk of losing their jobs if they do not accept the administration's deferred resignation offer. These layoffs, internally termed as 'Reductions in Force' (RIFs), are set to commence shortly after the February 6 deadline set by the Office of Personnel Management.
Under the deferred resignation offer, employees can choose to leave voluntarily and receive payment until September 30 without having to continue working. More than 20,000 employees have already accepted this offer, with the number steadily increasing as the deadline approaches.
