# 4 C.F.R. § 28.13 (2024): Special procedure for Reduction in Force

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 4 C.F.R. § 28.13 (2024)
- **Heading:** Special procedure for Reduction in Force
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 4 CFR: Accounts / Chapter I: GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE / Part 28: GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD › PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AT THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE / Subpart B: Procedures / § 28.13: § 28.13   Special procedure for Reduction in Force.

## Text

In the event of a Reduction in Force (RIF) resulting in an individual's separation from employment, an aggrieved employee may choose to file a petition directly with the Personnel Appeals Board, without first filing the charge with the PAB's Office of General Counsel pursuant to § 28.11. Pursuant to § 28.98, individuals raising discrimination issues in connection with a RIF action need not file a complaint with GAO's Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness before pursuing a RIF challenge alleging discrimination, either by filing directly with the PAB or by filing a charge with the Board's Office of General Counsel.
[68 FR 69299, Dec. 12, 2003]

## Nearby sections

- [4 C.F.R. § 28.8 (2024) § 28.8   Informal procedural advice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_8.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.9 (2024) § 28.9   Procedures; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_9.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.10 (2024) § 28.10   Notice of petition rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_10.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.11 (2024) § 28.11   Filing a charge with the Office of General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_11.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.12 (2024) § 28.12   General Counsel Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_12.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.13 (2024) § 28.13   Special procedure for Reduction in Force.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_13.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.15 (2024) § 28.15   Scope and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_15.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.16 (2024) § 28.16   Revocation, amendment or waiver of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_16.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.17 (2024) § 28.17   Internal petitions of Board employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_17.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.18 (2024) § 28.18   Filing a petition with the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_18.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.19 (2024) § 28.19   Content of response by charged party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_19.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.20 (2024) § 28.20   Number of Pleadings, service and response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_20.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.21 (2024) § 28.21   Amendments to petitions and motions practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_21.md)
- [4 C.F.R. § 28.22 (2024) § 28.22   Administrative judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T4_P28_S28_22.md)

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