The Trump administration has offered most federal employees a “deferred resignation” option, allowing them to resign by February 6 while retaining full pay and benefits through September 30. Employees accepting the offer may face task reassignments or administrative leave but are exempt from in-person work requirements.
The plan is part of efforts to downsize the federal workforce, led by Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Critics, including unions and Sen. Tim Kaine, argue the move undermines worker protections and disrupts essential services.
Employees who decline the offer face job insecurity as agencies prepare for potential furloughs and reclassifications.
FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected].