Hiring Freeze

calendar Jan 20, 2025 · 1 min read · Executive Orders Hiring Freeze  ·
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Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/hiring-freeze/

Summary

President Trump has issued a hiring freeze for federal civilian employees, with exceptions for military personnel, immigration enforcement, national security, public safety, and certain other positions. The freeze applies across executive departments and agencies, with exemptions granted by the OPM Director. Within 90 days, the OMB Director will submit a workforce reduction plan, after which the freeze will expire for most agencies except the IRS.

Impacts and Benefits

  • Federal agencies will be impacted by not being able to fill vacant positions or create new ones, except for exempted areas. This could lead to understaffing and gaps in services.

  • Potential hires for federal civilian positions will be impacted by not being able to obtain these jobs during the freeze period.

  • The administration states the goal is to reduce the size of the federal workforce through attrition. This could provide budget savings.

  • National security, public safety, and certain citizen services are exempted to avoid major disruptions.