Federal worker Q&A guide to the fiscal cliff: Ten answers on jobs, cuts and more
'...It is common for agencies to offer one or both when forced to downsize, with one motivation being to avoid RIFs or at least lessen the need for them. Buyouts are payments to encourage employees to retire or quit; the typical pre-tax amount is $25,000 but in some cases it has been less....'
Reference: www.washingtonpost.com
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