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Vol. 1 · No. 1085

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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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 Personnel Management Office is changing how federal agencies must conduct workforce reductions, including notice periods and employee protections. Small business owners who work with federal government should monitor their agency clients for restructuring announcements, as these can shift contract opportunities and budgets.

First seen

Aug 3, 2026

Last seen

Aug 25, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Effective on

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Aug 3, 2026·91 FR 49178

    Reduction in Force

    effective Sep 2, 2026#2026-15665

  2. Final·Aug 25, 2026·91 FR 54794

    Reduction in Force; Correction

    effective Sep 2, 2026#2026-17335