The U.S. Department of Education is offering employees a voluntary separation incentive payment of up to $25,000 ahead of an impending workforce reduction, according to a memo from the agency’s chief human resources officer, Jacqueline Clay. The offer comes as President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to close the Education Department, with his nominee Linda McMahon being asked to eventually “put herself out of a job.”
The offer, which requires employees to resign by Monday and have been employed by the federal government for at least three consecutive years, is aimed at reducing the agency’s workforce as part of anticipated layoffs across the federal government. The Education Department has already experienced significant turnover under the Trump administration, and McMahon, once confirmed by the Senate, will likely have to address the president’s desire to close the agency.
The memo from Clay outlines the terms of the buyout offer, including eligibility requirements and potential disqualifications based on previous benefits received. Employees have until Monday to accept the offer, with resignations taking effect on March 31. The administration has warned of major layoffs in the coming weeks and months, with President Trump wanting the Education Department to be closed immediately. Linda McMahon has stated that only Congress has the authority to shut down federal agencies.
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