Marshall Engineers and Scientists Association

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Information on Reduction in Force

Buyouts, re-alignments and ongoing budget tightening have raised the possibility of a RIF here at MSFC.

The following articles will allow you to learn more about the rules that may apply to your specific circumstances and perhaps allow you to take action to change some of your circumstances before a RIF occurs.

• Reduction In Force Resources Portal (OPM website)
• The Employee's Guide to Reduction in Force
• Electronic Code of Federal Regulations:
• 2005 CFR Title 5, Volume 1
• What We Learned at the RIF Training, slides by Suzanne Meyer, an AMES employee, (in PDF format)
• NPR 3351.1 Reduction In Force (RIF) For NASA Employees

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