Return to Office by Feb 6 or Lose Job: Trump to US Employees

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• President Donald Trump has ordered federal employees to return to office by February 6.
• Employees refusing to return will face termination as part of Trump’s plan to downsize the government.
• A buyout and deferred resignation program have been introduced for those unwilling to comply.
• Most employees must work in person five days a week, or risk losing their jobs.
• Trump warned employees must prove they weren’t working another job during their federal employment.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

February 6 Deadline for Office Return

President Donald Trump has issued a final directive for all US federal employees: return to in-person work by February 6, or lose your job.

Trump’s decision is part of his administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce and make government operations more efficient.

Buyout and Deferred Resignation Plan Introduced

Just hours before Trump’s statement, the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) began offering buyouts to approximately 2 million federal employees.

Employees who choose not to return to the office will be allowed to resign under a “Deferred Resignation Program,” which ensures they continue receiving pay and benefits until September 30, 2025.

Five-Day In-Person Work Requirement

The new policy mandates that most federal employees must work in person five days a week.

Those who fail to comply will be terminated, as part of Trump’s broader plan to shrink the government and reduce inefficiencies.

Trump’s Firm Stand on Government Downsizing

Trump justified the move, stating:
“We believe a substantial number of employees will not return, making the government smaller and more efficient. This is something previous presidents tried to do but failed.”

Additionally, Trump warned that employees may have to prove they weren’t working other jobs while on federal payroll.

“If they were employed elsewhere while working for the federal government, that would be unlawful, and we will investigate,” he stated.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Trump has ordered federal employees to return to office by February 6.
• Employees who refuse will be terminated or can opt for a deferred resignation plan.
• Resigning employees will retain salary and benefits until September 30, 2025.
• Federal employees must now work in person five days a week.
• Trump warned of investigations into employees working other jobs.

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