A Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) often includes early retirement incentives for eligible employees. The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) allows federal workers to retire with full benefits even if they have not reached the standard age or service requirements. This option is intended to reduce the number of involuntary layoffs during a Federal Workforce Reduction. Employe... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/federal-reduction-in-force