Workforce news
DailyFED's workforce section covers news about federal jobs themselves: the yearly pay raise, reductions in force and separation offers, shutdowns and back pay, telework and return-to-office policy, hiring and personnel rules. Each story links to the guide or data page that explains what it means for you.
May20259 stories
- Proposed Bills Could Impact Federal EmployeesThe REHIRE Act aims to facilitate the rehiring of federal employees who were involuntarily terminated from competitive service positions.
- Happy Memorial DayMemorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began after the Civil War to honor Union soldiers who died in the conflict.
- High-5 Provision Removed From Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act?The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.
- Trump’s Tax Bill Advances with Revised Federal Benefits CutsPresident Trump’s tax bill has advanced to the House floor for a vote.
- Federal Judge Blocks Mass Layoff PlansOn May 9, 2025, U.S.
- Proposed Benefits Changes Come into Sharper FocusAs federal employees await the outcome of proposed cuts to their federal benefits, a committee document has provided some additional details.
- Public Service Recognition WeekEvery year, the first week of May transforms into a heartfelt tribute to the heartbeat of our nation: public servants.
- In Case You Missed ItDoD DRP Concerns The Department of Defense’s rollout of the Deferred Resignation Program 2.0 has been criticized for inadequate communication.
- Cuts to Benefits Could Spur RetirementsA budget resolution approved by the House and Senate will allow for a reconciliation bill that many believe will reduce federal employees’ benefits.
April20257 stories
- The First 100 Days: A Shake-Up for Federal WorkersPresident Donald Trump’s first 100 days as the 47th president, ending April 29, 2025, brought seismic changes to the federal workforce, driven by an aggressive agenda to shrink...
- The Annuity PuzzleA 2023 study by the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College, authored by Karolos Arapakis and Gal Wettstein, investigates the “annuity puzzle” - why annuities...
- Federal Workplace UpdatePresident Trump has prolonged the federal hiring freeze, initiated at the start of his term, until July 15, 2025.
- It’s Tax DayTaxes have funded governments for centuries, evolving from tributes in ancient empires to structured systems today.
- Supreme Court Blocks Order to Reinstate Federal WorkersYesterday, the U.S.
- Proposed Legislation Would Impact Federal Employees and UnionsReorganizing Government Act of 2025 (H.R.
- New Round of Deferred Resignation OffersThe second round of deferred resignation offers is part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce, building on the initial “Fork in the...
March20254 stories
- Consumer Confidence Hits Four-Year LowConsumer confidence is an economic indicator that reflects how optimistic or pessimistic people feel about the economy and their personal financial situations.
- Possible Proposals to Cut Federal Employee Benefits - Part 1Why Focus on Federal Employee Benefits?
- Reorganization Plans Due TodayGovernment agency reorganization plans are due today, March 13, 2025.
- A Potential Shutdown LoomsThe U.S.
What we cover here
- Pay. The proposed and final yearly raise, locality changes and new pay tables.
- RIFs and offers. Reductions in force, VERA and VSIP announcements.
- Shutdowns. Furlough rules and back pay.
- Workplace policy. Telework, return to office, hiring and personnel rules.
- Time off. Extra days off granted by executive order.
The rules behind the headlines
Look up current pay on the GS pay scale page and this year's federal holidays.
When the news affects your job
A RIF notice or a separation offer brings decisions with deadlines. A Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC®) can help you see what each option means for your retirement. Get matched with an FRC, free.
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