Agencies may refuse to let workers on deferred-resignation leave take back a resignation
The Office of Personnel Management writes into its rules that agencies may give paid administrative leave to employees in deferred resignation programs and during layoff notice periods, matching current policy. Accepting deferred-resignation benefits becomes a valid reason to deny withdrawing a resignation.
Who it affects
Federal employees and the agencies that employ them
When
This rule takes effect on November 18, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-21320: Administrative Leave for Workforce Realignment and Other Purposes
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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