Rule lifecycle · RIN:3206-AO86
Reduction in Force; Correction
Personnel Management Office — observed across 2 documents over 22 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The government corrected its official rules for how federal agencies must handle employee layoffs and reduce their workforces. If you have federal contracts or work closely with government partners, review this update—your business may need to follow similar procedures when you make workforce changes.
First seen
Aug 3, 2026
Last seen
Aug 25, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·Aug 3, 2026·91 FR 49178
Reduction in Force
effective Sep 2, 2026#2026-15665
Final·Aug 25, 2026·91 FR 54794
Reduction in Force; Correction
effective Sep 2, 2026#2026-17335