# OPM Finalizes Federal Leave Rule

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management finalized a rule allowing federal agencies to place employees on paid administrative leave while they participate in deferred resignation programs. The change concerns federal workforce management; the signal identifies no changes to contractor eligibility, bidding, contract performance, or contractor compliance requirements.

- Procurement teams should distinguish the federal employee leave policy from contract requirements: the signal provides no basis for changing solicitation terms, contractor staffing obligations, or compliance plans.
- Contractors and bidders have no specific procurement action identified by this rule in the available information.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)