New Fork Email, They're SO desperate
Obligatory **HOLD THE LINE, DON'T RESIGN**
They keep sending these "clarifications" because they're desperate to see you, the dedicated civil servants, America's last vestige of hope against tyranny, resign and leave so you will stop obstructing their consolidation of power and allow them to descend this country into a fascist state.
Today's text reads:
Reminder that the deferred resignation program is available until Thursday, February 6.
Q: The current funding bill for the federal government
expires on March 14. Will I still receive full pay and benefits if the
money runs out?
A: Any government shutdown could potentially affect an employee's pay
regardless of whether he or she has accepted the deferred
resignation offer. Moreover, if you accept the deferred resignation
offer, you would still be entitled to backpay under the Government
Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019. See 31 U.S.C. 1341(c)(2).
Q: Does my agency have VERA for employees who opt to take the deferred resignation offer?
A: Yes. Employees who are eligible for the deferred
resignation offer and are at least age 50 with at least 20 years
creditable Federal service, or any age with at least 25 years creditable
Federal service are eligible for VERA along with
the deferred resignation offer (unless your position is exempted from
the deferred resignation program by your agency).
Q: I am scheduled to retire soon after September 30, 2025. Can I take advantage of the deferred resignation program?
A: If your retirement date is between October 1, 2025
and December 31, 2025, you are still eligible for deferred resignation
(unless your position is exempted from the deferred resignation program
by your agency). If your retirement date is
within this window, your deferred resignation date will be extended to
match your retirement date.
Q: How can I make it clear that I would like to resign AND retire (not just resign)?
A: You are welcome to type "resign and retire" into
the reply email but it is not required. If you simply write "resign" and
you are eligible for retirement on or before December 31, 2025, we will
process your resignation with retirement as
of September 30 OR your actual retirement date (if it is between
September 30 and December 31, 2025).
Q: Is there a formal agreement I can sign with my agency reflecting the terms of this offer?
A: Yes. If you are eligible for the deferred
resignation program and accept it, your agency can execute paperwork
reflecting the terms.
Q: Does the deferred resignation program comply with all records and privacy laws?
A: Yes. The deferred resignation program uses only
basic contact information about federal employees, like name and
government email address, along with short, voluntary email responses.
That information is stored on secure government systems.
To the extent the Privacy Act applies, all information relevant to the
program is covered by existing OPM System of Records Notices.
Reminder that the deferred resignation program is available until Thursday, February 6.