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Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Reclassify 50,000 Federal Workers as At-Will Employees

The new policy, dubbed 'Schedule Policy/Career,' revives and expands the controversial Schedule F classification, drawing lawsuits from federal unions over concerns of politicization.

People attend a rally in support of federal workers outside the 26 Federal Plaza, a federal office building in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
President Donald Trump arrives at a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Overview

  • The Trump administration has officially adopted a rule allowing the reclassification of approximately 50,000 federal employees as at-will workers, making them easier to dismiss.
  • This policy, renamed 'Schedule Policy/Career,' reinstates and expands the Schedule F category introduced by Trump in 2020 and rescinded by Biden in 2021.
  • Federal agencies have been directed to submit recommendations for affected positions by April 20, marking a significant shift in civil service protections.
  • Labor unions, including the AFGE and AFSCME, have filed lawsuits alleging the administration overstepped its authority in reversing Biden-era protections for civil servants.
  • The rule aligns with broader efforts under the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 to reshape the federal workforce and increase alignment with the president's agenda.