The Education Department is offering employees a one-time voluntary separation incentive payment of up to $25,000 ahead of significant workforce reductions. President Trump has expressed his desire for Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon to eventually “put herself out of a job.” The agency’s chief human resources officer sent an email to all staff with the offer, giving them until Monday to accept. Not every employee would be eligible for the full $25,000, and certain criteria must be met, such as having worked for the federal government for at least three consecutive years. This comes amidst warnings of major layoffs in the federal workforce, with the president even suggesting the immediate closure of the Education Department. However, McMahon has noted that only Congress has the authority to shut down federal agencies. The offer and uncertainty surrounding the department are indicative of the challenges faced by federal employees under the Trump administration’s leadership.
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