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Seniority no longer shields federal workers from layoffs under new OPM policy

New guidance lets agencies weigh performance more heavily than time-in-service when making staff cuts.

Published Sep 24, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Federal employees with the lowest performance ratings may be among the first to lose their jobs during future layoffs under new U.S. Office of Personnel Management rules.