OPM Backs Off 2020 Judge Hiring Rule Shake-Up
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is officially pulling back a 2020 plan to change how administrative law judges (ALJs) are hired and managed. This means no new rules from that old proposal will take effect, but don’t worry—OPM will roll out fresh updates later this year to keep things current. Agencies and ALJs can expect clearer, updated rules soon, with no immediate cost or deadline changes from this withdrawal.
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