# 4 CFR § 28.13: Special procedure for Reduction in Force

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.13

## Section

- **Citation:** 4 CFR § 28.13
- **Heading:** Special procedure for Reduction in Force
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 4—Accounts > CHAPTER I—GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > SUBCHAPTER B—GENERAL PROCEDURES > PART 28—GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD › PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AT THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > Subpart B—Procedures

## 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 CFR § 28.1 § 28.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.1.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.2 § 28.2 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.2.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.3 § 28.3 General definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.3.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.4 § 28.4 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.4.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.8 § 28.8 Informal procedural advice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.8.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.9 § 28.9 Procedures; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.9.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.10 § 28.10 Notice of petition rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.10.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.11 § 28.11 Filing a charge with the Office of General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.11.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.12 § 28.12 General Counsel Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.12.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.13 § 28.13 Special procedure for Reduction in Force.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.13.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.91 § 28.91 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.91.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.92 § 28.92 Oversight of GAO EEO program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.92.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.95 § 28.95 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.95.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.96 § 28.96 Applicability of general procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.96.md)

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