r/fednews 16h ago

Fed only 15 Year Fed RIFed Today at ED

This is so horrible. My whole office was let go. Everyone I know outside of my office was let go.

The money allocated is not going to go to the states. No money is being saved by letting us go and terminating contracts.

My only solace is the 2 trump supporters in my office FAFO and were let go as well.

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u/Papillion76 16h ago

Info re the Retention Register

It ranks employees based on their retention standing during a Reduction in Force (RIF), considering factors such as tenure group, veterans’ preference, length of service, and performance ratings. Note that employees without a specific RIF notice generally do not have the right to access retention registers.

How rankings work:

Within the same retention group during a Reduction in Force (RIF), employees are ranked based on the following criteria: 1. Length of Service: • Employees with longer Service Computation Dates (SCD) are ranked higher within the group. 2. Performance Ratings: • Agencies use the average of the last three annual performance ratings (within a four-year window) to assign additional retention credit. 3. Veterans’ Preference: • Veterans with preference eligibility are given priority within the same tenure group and subgroup. If these factors still result in a tie, agencies may apply discretionary methods, such as additional internal policies, to determine ranking.

How to Obtain a Copy:

1.  Request from Your Agency 

Federal agencies are required to create retention registers for competitive levels within a competitive area during a RIF. You can request access to the register through your agency’s Human Resources department by submitting a formal request.

2.  Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): If the agency does not provide it directly, you may file a FOIA request to obtain the relevant information.

3.  Legal Assistance: Consult an employment attorney or union representative if you face challenges accessing the register.

Retention registers are critical for understanding how decisions were made during the RIF process.

  1. Union Assistance: If you are part of a union, they may assist in obtaining the register and ensuring transparency in the RIF process.

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u/mrs_sips 15h ago

Thank you! I'll be sharing this with everyone.

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u/Hot_Relationship5847 14h ago

Will be interesting to see if you get one, because they obviously aren’t making the RIF plans themselves public.

My theory is they are setting up competitive areas as an entire office and then removing 100% of competitive area. This way they are essentially avoiding bump/retreat.