Action: On March 11, 2025, the US Department of Education announced a reduction in force (RIF) that will nearly halve its workforce from 4,133 to 2,183. The count includes approximately 600 employees who accepted an earlier voluntary resignation offer. Staff identified for the current round of layoffs will be placed on administrative leave on March 21 and will receive severance pay or retirement benefits as well as their full salary until June 9, in accordance with regulatory and collective bargaining requirements.Key Insights
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