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US government’s human resources (HR) department, recently sent an email to federal employees offering them an eight-month severance package if they choose to resign. The offer, which is set to expire on February 6, requires employees to send an email with the word “resign” in the subject line. However, military personnel, postal workers and national security staff are excluded from this offer.
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On Tuesday, OPM released a memo titled ‘A Fork in the Road,’ providing additional details about the offer.
Deferred resignation and legal concerns
While this offer sounds appealing, it is not without its legal challenges. The OPM is classifying the resignation as “deferred resignation,” meaning employees would officially leave their roles in September, while still receiving full pay and benefits until then. This approach has raised concerns, as it appears to be an attempt to circumvent legal restrictions on federal buyouts. Critics contend that there is no legal foundation for such an offer, and that it could lead to complications with the federal budget.
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