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OPM final rule amends administrative leave rules for workforce realignment and deferred resignations
The Office of Personnel Management published a final rule on October 19, 2026 amending its administrative leave regulations for workforce realignment and other purposes. The rule addresses leave in connection with deferred resignation programs, clarifies leave during a reduction-in-force notice period and covers withdrawal of resignations in deferred resignation programs. It takes effect on November 18, 2026 and amends 5 CFR Parts 351, 630 and 715.
Key points
- The rule amends leave rules in 5 CFR Part 630, subpart N, plus reduction-in-force rules at 5 CFR 351.806 and resignations at 5 CFR 715.202.Federal Register
- OPM proposed the rule on June 29, 2026 at 91 FR 39032 and received 30 comments, including from two unions and three employee advocacy groups.Federal Register
- Subpart N governs administrative leave authorised under 5 U.S.C. 6329a, enacted by the Administrative Leave Act of 2016, and was added December 17, 2024.Federal Register
- The rule carries RIN 3206-AP07 under docket OPM-2026-0397 and was published at 91 FR 65924.Federal Register
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