The Growing Threat Of Actual Layoffs - NASA Watch
The news stories are piling up about the growing threat of actual layoffs| NASA Watch
Keith’s note: This was sent out to NASA employees by Stephen Shinn Acting NASA Chief Financial Officer: “A funding lapse will result in certain government activities ceasing due to a lack of appropriated funding. In addition, designated pre-notified employees of this agency would be temporarily furloughed. P.L. 116-1 would apply.” Full memo below Planning for Potential Lapse in FundingNASA Civil Servants, We have received official confirmation from the White House […] The post It’s ...| Budget Archives - NASA Watch
--- If you are being laid off from employment, it’s important to understand what severance pay you may be entitled to and the issues around the severance agreement you will be presented with. This article reviews the most frequently asked questions about severance pay and severance agreements in connection with a termination of employment. What is severance pay? Severance pay is compensation given to an employee who has been laid off or terminated. The compensation is typically in the form ...| AllBusiness.com
Keith’s note: Things are moving fast here in Washington DC. Chaos reigns. The President quasi-communicates via social media. With a shutdown that shows no indication of being resolved, the White House has explicitly stated that they are moving ahead with plans to lay off thousands of employees across the Federal government. Every agency has provided their plans according to the White House. Administration sources say that the layoffs could start […] The post Things Are Moving Fast appeare...| TrumpSpace Archives - NASA Watch
Keith’s note: The White House / OMB are taking a stark stance on “imminent” layoffs across the government. They want people gone. Meanwhile NASA’s top leadership is going to receptions in Australia at IAC. Stories below. Government shutdown live updates, CNBC “We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for [Democrats],” Trump said at the White House on Tuesday, “like cutting vast numbers of people […] The post Shutdown Update appeared first on NAS...| TrumpSpace Archives - NASA Watch
The news stories are piling up about the growing threat of actual layoffs| NASA Watch
Keith’s note: JPLers got this email this morning from JPL Human Resources about the “Phase Two reorganization and upcoming layoff in October”. People are being warned that as many as 4,000 of the 5,500 JPL employees could be gone by 15 October 2025 and that there will be a mandatory return to the office for teleworkers who are still employed by 31 October 2025. Full note below. September 26, 2025From: […] The post JPLers Get Layoff Update Letter appeared first on NASA Watch.| Personnel News Archives - NASA Watch
Keith’s note: Just as a new threat of RIFs and cancellations across NASA emerges – and the rebound that will have across the rest of the space community – JPL picked this opportunity to talk its employees out of working together to protect their careers by unionizing. Last month I posted “Is JPL Anti-Union?“: “Last week there was a NASA JPL town hall. The ongoing effort to unionize JPL was […] The post Perfect Timing For Pre-emptive Union Busting At JPL appeared first on NASA Wa...| Personnel News Archives - NASA Watch
By Richard D. Harroch and Dominique A. Harroch Being laid off from your job can feel like a significant setback, both emotionally and financially. It’s a moment that can come unexpectedly and bring about feelings of uncertainty about the future. However, how you respond to a layoff can significantly affect the trajectory of your career and personal well-being. With the right mindset and a structured plan of action, you can use this time as an opportunity to pivot, grow, and re-align your ca...| AllBusiness.com
GESTA recently received notification of Agency Management’s intent to modify NASA’s policies and procedures governing Reductions in Force (RIFs)| NASA Watch
On July 1, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill No. 96 into law. Although that law generally relates to setting Ohio’s operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, it also includes a “mini-WARN” provision which will require covered employers to provide notice to certain employees affected by plant closings and mass layoffs in...... Continue Reading| Employment Law Worldview
This is the internal RIF planning chart circulating within NASA the Human Health and Performance Contract community.| NASA Watch
During the first 20 years of marriage, we experienced two significant layoffs but never touched our savings.| Simply Enough
