# SSA Ends Alternative Work Schedules

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has stopped offering employees alternative work schedules, joining a small but reportedly growing number of federal agencies making a similar change. This is an internal workforce-policy development, not a procurement announcement, and the signal identifies no contract actions, funding, or new contractor requirements. Contractors supporting SSA may need to account for potential effects on employee availability and operational continuity in their work planning.

- The reported change is specific to SSA; the signal does not identify an implementation date or describe effects on particular programs or procurements.
- SSA contractors can factor possible changes in agency staff availability into coordination and delivery planning, without assuming that contract scope or requirements have changed.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Social Security Administration (SSA)

### Sources
- [
        Federal News Network looks at the status of alternative work schedules at federal agencies - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/podcast/federal-drive-with-terry-gerton-podcast/federal-news-network-looks-at-the-status-of-alternative-work-schedules-at-federal-agencies) - Federal News Network