REDUCTION IN FORCE

One of the most difficult situations in any worker's life is the prospect of being laid off from his or her job. When a productive member of society loses his or her job, the stress of facing the unknown can be agonizing. In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reductions in force, or RIFs. While the word "RIF" certainly has negative connotations, it also has another side -- as an objective system which determines how employees compete for retention when employment reductions are necessary. It is important to try and understand how the RIF process works. Therefore, a guide has been prepared for this purpose for the employer’s and employees’ benefits or one can consult the PEO directly in this regards.