Summary
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule changing how federal workers are laid off. The rule would prioritize employee performance over veteran status and years of service, potentially affecting more than 621,000 veteran federal employees, many of whom are disabled veterans.
Key Facts
- Veterans make up over 25% of the federal workforce.
- Around 60% of these veteran federal workers are disabled.
- The current layoff rule prioritizes veterans preference and length of service before performance.
- The proposed rule would prioritize performance ratings ahead of veterans status and time served.
- This change could lead to veterans with long service or disabilities being laid off in favor of non-veterans with slightly better performance reviews.
- The proposal is open for public comment until May 4.
- Critics say the rule violates legal protections for veterans and federal procedures.
- The Office of Personnel Management manages federal workforce policies and issued the proposed rule.
