https://fedscoop.com/judge-orders-rescission-rifs-likely-ran-afoul-shutdown-deal/
Dec 18, 2025 - The ruling is a victory for federal worker unions that argued several agencies violated a prohibition on RIFs in Congress’s shutdown-ending resolution.
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https://fedscoop.com/continuing-resolution-open-government-nullify-diplomat-rifs-cr/
Nov 11, 2025 - Despite being announced before the shutdown, the bill’s prohibition on reduction-in-force activity encompasses the separation date for foreign service...
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https://www.fedweek.com/issue-briefs/opm-guidance-addresses-how-veterans-preference-applies-in-rifs/
Jul 29, 2025 - Following is the section of OPM guidance on how veteran’s preference—which is mostly thought of in the context of hiring in the federal government—applies
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https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-report/2025/11/more-than-3600-feds-get-notice-their-shutdown-rifs-are-rescinded/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_content=article&utm_term=recent_cat_posts
Nov 21, 2025 - In total, 3,605 federal workers got notice that their jobs were being eliminated during or because of the government shutdown. Each RIF has now been reversed.
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https://ethisphere.com/resources/ethicast-bela-asks-keeping-rifs-from-hurting-speak-up-culture/
Oct 10, 2025 - Erica Salmon Byrne shares how E&C leaders can protect trust and maintain a strong speak-up culture during and after workforce reductions.
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