FAQs: Trump plans to slash the federal workforce. All about deferred resignation offer, who's eligible, deadline and more

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Donald Trump has offered federal workers the option to resign and receive pay for eight months. In an email, the administration has asked almost all government employees to decide by 6 February whether they want to be part of a «deferred resignation» programme that will mean them leaving their jobs no later than the end of September.

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Those who received the email have voiced confusion about what the deal would mean in practice. It also says anyone who decides to quit will be exempt for the remainder of their contracts from Trump's requirement that they work in the office rather than at home. Senior Trump officials told US media that the plan could save the government up to $100bn (£80bn).

Federal workers received an email Wednesday night saying they may indicate they’ll leave their jobs by typing six letters and hitting Send: “Resign.” Here is a list of FAQs about the «deferred resignation» email that may change government services and federal employees' lives.

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What is deferred resignation offer?

According to a report in TOI, deferred resignation is available to all full-time federal employees. However, the exemptions include military personnel of the armed forces,