In a significant move, several federal agencies are rolling out new buyout offers and deferred resignation programs as layoffs loom. Workers have received second opportunities to resign with incentives, including financial packages from the USDA and the Department of Energy. As reduction-in-force (RIF) actions begin, agencies like the Transportation Department are sending out new offers aimed at encouraging staff to voluntarily leave their positions. Unions have expressed concerns and are mounting legal challenges against these incentives, raising questions over their implementation. These developments indicate a shift in federal workforce policies amidst a backdrop of anticipated cuts and restructuring.