Reductions in Force (RIF) Fact Sheet
Download our fact sheet with information about reductions in force, including the process, federal employee rights and associated costs
In this fact sheet:
A Reduction in Force is the federal term for layoffs. Most RIFs occur as a result of agency reorganizations meant to realign resources or reduce staffing levels. Our fact sheet explains:
✔ How does an agency decide which employees to RIF?
✔ RIF process legal requirements
✔ Facts and the timeline of past RIF actions
✔ The cost of reductions in force
✔ Federal employee retention rights—bump and retreat rights
