The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is offering its employees a voluntary early retirement program with a cash incentive of $50,000. This move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the government workforce and save money. Employees who accept the offer must make their decision by March 21, 2025, and leave the agency by April 4, 2025. However, if they return to the SEC within five years, they are required to repay the incentive in full. The SEC's buyout program aligns with the administration's goal of significantly slashing the government workforce. Other federal agencies, such as the Department of Education and the US Postal Service, have also offered similar incentives to their employees. Additionally, the SEC has instructed all staff to return to the office starting April 14, 2025, despite pushback from employees who have remote work arrangements.



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